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Antique Georgian Mother of Pearl Bow Fronted Tea Caddy
Located in Northampton, GB
Regency Circa 1820 From our Tea Caddy collection, we are delighted to introduce to the market this Mother of Pearl Bow Fronted Tea Caddy. The Tea Caddy of beautiful bow fronted form...
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Shell Tea Caddies

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Shell

19th Century English Victorian Cormandel Mother of Pearl Tea Caddy, circa 1850
Located in Banner Elk, NC
English Victorian cormandel tea caddy decorated with mother of pearl and brass studs, circa 1850s. Cormandel was considered one of the most luxurious woods and only used on the fines...
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Shell Tea Caddies

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Brass

Antique English Regency Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Located in Northampton, GB
Regency Circa 1811 From our Tea Caddy collection, we are pleased to offer this Antique Regency Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy. The Tea Caddy of rectangular form with a squared body and rai...
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Shell Tea Caddies

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Shell

Early 19th Century English Regency Rosewood Mother-of-pearl Tea Caddy
Located in Forney, TX
An elegant fine quality English Regency period tea caddy. Circa 1815 Born in the early 19th century, exquisitely hand-crafted from the finest exotic rosewood, rectangular sarcopha...
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Early 19th Century Regency Antique Shell Tea Caddies

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Mother-of-Pearl, Rosewood

English Georgian Chinroserie Tortoise Shell Tea Caddy with Ball Feet, C. 1800
Located in Charleston, SC
English Georgian Chinroserie bow front tortoise shell tea caddy with a hinged tiered lid, Chinese landscape mother of pearl inlays with flanking pagodas, fences, & foliage trees, central paktong plaque and escutcheon, bone fitted interior border with two lidded tortoiseshell foil lined compartments, and resting on the original four bone ball...
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Early 1800s English Georgian Antique Shell Tea Caddies

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Foil

Chinese Large Mother of Pearl Mounted Armorial Tea Caddy for MacPherson
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A rare, incredible and large antique Chinese carved mother of pearl mounted tea caddy with armorial for MacPherson and dating from circa...
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1770s Chinese Qing Antique Shell Tea Caddies

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Mother-of-Pearl

Rare Regency Architectural Pressed Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Located in Northampton, GB
Pressed Tortoiseshell Design From our Tea Caddy collection, we are delighted to offer this Regency Architectural Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy. The Tea Caddy of bombe form with flared bas...
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1810s British Regency Antique Shell Tea Caddies

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Shell

Regency Tortoiseshell and Mother of Pearl Serpentine Tea Caddy
Located in Northampton, GB
Featuring Alternating Panels From our Tea Caddy collection, we are delighted to offer this fine Regency Tortoiseshell and Mother of Pearl Serpentine Tea Caddy. The Tea Caddy of rect...
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Shell Tea Caddies

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Tortoise Shell, Mother-of-Pearl

Mother of Pearl Tea Caddy
Located in Dallas, TX
This beautifully crafted mother of pearl tea caddy from circa 1860 is a true testament to English craftsmanship and elegance. The exterior glows wi...
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1860s French Antique Shell Tea Caddies

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Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

English Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Located in Dallas, TX
A lovely bow front tortoiseshell tea caddy inlaid with mother of pearl flowers and topped with a silver badge. English, circa 1870.
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1870s English Antique Shell Tea Caddies

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Silver

Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy With Inlaid Mother Of Pearl
Located in Dallas, TX
Tortoiseshell tea caddy with inlaid mother of pearl from England. Metal lined under two lids.  Excellent condition, circa 1860.
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1860s English Antique Shell Tea Caddies

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Tortoise Shell, Mother-of-Pearl

19th century English Rosewood Tea Caddy with Mother of Pearl Inlay
Located in Savannah, GA
Tea Caddy made of rosewood with extensive mother-of-pearl decoration to the top and front. Special features include bun feet and unusual handles on either side with mother-of-pearl b...
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1810s English Regency Antique Shell Tea Caddies

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Mother-of-Pearl, Rosewood

Early 19th Century Regency Mother of Pearl Inlaid Tea Caddy of Sarcophagus Form
Located in Long Island City, NY
The body and hinged lid with mother of pearl and brass-line inlay. The fitted interior is lined with purple velvet. With a brass escutcheon and bun foot.
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1820s Irish Regency Antique Shell Tea Caddies

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Brass

Irish Regency Tea Caddy
Located in Tampa, FL
A beautiful Irish 19th century rosewood tea caddy has its original glass and all of its interior. A sarcophagus design sitting on butt...
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1890s Northern Irish Antique Shell Tea Caddies

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Mother-of-Pearl, Rosewood

French Black Lacquer, Mother of Pearl and Brass Inlay Tea Caddy
Located in Tampa, FL
A beautiful tea caddy with original key and original interior it is black lacquer, mother of pearl and has a brass inlay design all over the box. 19th century, France.
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19th Century French Antique Shell Tea Caddies

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Brass

Antique Regency Boulle Tortoiseshell Tea Chest
Located in Northampton, GB
Boulle Style Front From our Tea Caddy collection, we are thrilled to offer this Regency Tortoiseshell Tea Chest. The Tea Chest of sarcophagus shape with a gently tapering body and a...
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Early 19th Century English George IV Antique Shell Tea Caddies

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Brass, Pewter

19th Century English Papier Mâché Tea Caddy
Located in San Francisco, CA
Lovely old papier mâché tea caddy with inlaid mother-of-pearl and hand-painted decoration, England, 19th century.
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19th Century English Antique Shell Tea Caddies

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Mother-of-Pearl, Paper

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