Crystal Tea Caddies

Stunning and exceptional example of a well grained Fully Fitted Double Coromandle Tea Caddy of compact proportions, early Nineteenth Century, of English origin. The rectangular hinge...

Stunning and exceptional example of a well grained Dome Topped Fully Fitted Double Coromandle Tea Caddy of compact proportions, late 19th century, of English origin. The rectangular hinged lid opening to reveal an original sectional interior complete with twin dome shaped finial covers, the outer body with lavish polished brass applied decorative mounts Condition: Good condition, original good surface patination. Lock is present, key does not turn, some wear to fabric under the lid. Height: 6.5" (16.5cm). Width: 8.5" (21.5cm). Depth: 4.5" (11.5cm). Location: Dublin City, Ireland. Affordable Fixed charge Worldwide Store to door shipping. Coromandel: also known as Makassar Ebony, is a member of the genus Diospyros and one of the plants commonly known as ebony. Coromandel ebony wood is variegated, streaky brown and black, nearly always wide striped. It is considered a highly valuable wood for turnery, fine cabinet work and joinery. The tree grows up to 20 meters under favourable circumstances, although such trees are rarely seen nowadays. Since Coromandel ebony has been a woodworker's favorite for centuries, most of it has been felled and used in high quality furniture. The natural area of distribution are some Indonesian islands.As this exceptionally beautiful species of the Ebonies has been much appreciated by woodworkers all over the world through the past 2 centuries...

Superb example of an English Regency Rosewood Double Tea Caddy of traditional sarcophagus outline and unusually large size, with lavish brass inlay decoration. The dome shaped hinged...

A Superb Example of an English Late Regency Period Well Grained Flame Mahogany Double Interior Section Tea Caddy of Rectangular outline and outstanding quality and generous proportio...

Superb example of an English Regency Mahoganu Double Teacaddy of traditional sarcophagus outline, with lavish brass inlay decoration. The dome shaped hinged lid enclosing a complete ...

A very fine Regency period mahogany tea caddy of sarcophagus form, it features a wonderful early surface that is rich with patina: oxidized old finish in crevices and edges, the ruby...

A superb example of an english late Regency period well grained flame mahogany double interior section tea caddy of rectangular outline and outstanding quality and generous proportio...

PLEASE NOTE EXTRAORDINARILY LARGE DIMENSIONS!!! Quite possibly the largest and finest antique English inlaid rosewood monumental size Sarcophagus shape tea caddy we have ever procured. In mint condition, this caddy retains its exceptionally hand engraved brass inlay, rosewood exterior, with works of ebony within the corner scrolling volutes. The interior lids are original also retaining their exceptionally fine engraved brass inlays and the interior of each caddy box retains portions of its original foil lining. The center well has an extraordinary Anglo-Irish cut glass pedestal mixing bowl which may not be original but fits perfectly well (and is as receieved/purchased). The bottom of the caddy has its original bunn-shaped caddy feet...

Stunning and one of a kind French travel decanter, Napoleon III, circa 1860, 19th century. Wooden box with inlaid brass that opens front and side doors...

This is a Classic 19th century English burl wood Tantalus that retains its original heavy cut crystal decanters and stoppers. The deep blue velvet lining...

A beautiful French bronze doré mount hand-diamond cut-crystal peach pink opaline casket box with clipped corners. Opaline of this quality and color ...

Elegant large early 19th Century English Regency tea caddy with centre mixing jar. The coffered lid reveals two tea compartments with hinged ...