In the 17th century, tea was first introduced to Britain from the East Indies by the Dutch East India Company who had a monopoly on this trade, as well as some of the spices now in common use. As a result, the leaf tea from which the drink was made was an extremely expensive commodity, and so had to be appropriately stored and safeguarded. The tea caddy was devised for this purpose.

The first tea caddies, sometimes called tea canisters, as they were only single compartment vessels, were often of silver, and bottle shaped with a removable top that could be used to measure tea into the pot.

In the 18th century, taxes were imposed on tea making it even more expensive, and to safeguard the contents a lockable box was devised. The simple forms of these boxes had a removable receptacle to store the tea. The larger examples housed more...

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A c.1900 fancy silver embossed tea caddy, oval form with a full…

Fancy Embossed Silver Tea Caddy, London 1901

A c.1900 fancy silver embossed tea caddy, oval form with a full encircling repousse band of figures in a landscape including multiple buildings, fine beaded borders, oval fitted cap lid. Import marks for London 1901. Weight 193gms.

An early 1900s silver tea caddy, inverted baluster box form,…

Silver Tea Caddy with Engraved Initials, 1911

An early 1900s silver tea caddy, inverted baluster box form, the hinged lid with engraved initials to top, raised on four feet. Chester 1911 by S. Blanckensee & Son Ltd. 290gms. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection. 9 cm x 8 cm x 12 cm

An unusual sterling silver tea caddy with engraved decoration…

Engraved Silver Tea Caddy with Ivory Pineapple Finial

An unusual sterling silver tea caddy with engraved decoration and carved ivory pineapple finial, stamped 'T.B.' with London marks for 1902, 10 cm high, 160 grams total

A small silver tea caddy, cylindrical, decorated in relief with…

Silver Chinoiserie Tea Caddy, Birmingham 1899

A small silver tea caddy, cylindrical, decorated in relief with chinoiseries. Birmingham 1899. Height 6.5 cm

A Victorian silver tea caddy, of baluster shape with embossed…

Victorian Silver Tea Caddy with Floral Embossing

A Victorian silver tea caddy, of baluster shape with embossed floral decoration. London 1897 by Edmund Johnson. 230gm. Height 15 cm.

19th century Dutch silver tea caddy, marked 833, 1860, of lobed…

19th century Dutch silver tea caddy, marked 833, 1860, of lobed rectangular form, decorated with acanthus and flower motifs in relief to top and sides, total weight 270gm, height 8 cm

19th century continental silver tea caddy, 12.5 cm high, 240…

Continental Silver Tea Caddy, 19th Century

19th century continental silver tea caddy, 12.5 cm high, 240 grams approx

A George III ivory octagonal tea caddy, the ivory panels with…

George III Ivory Tea Caddy with Green Stained Panels

A George III ivory octagonal tea caddy, the ivory panels with fine banded green stained ivory and other banding, silver shield escutcheon, remains of silver foil to lining, some distress. 10 cm x 7.5 cm x 12 cm

A Continental silver tea caddy, 1944-1968 period Italy, with .…

Italian Silver Tea Caddy with Engraved Decoration

A Continental silver tea caddy, 1944-1968 period Italy, with .800 standard and provincial stamp for Alessandria, the straight-sided oval caddy of slightly tapering form with a low domed lid and finial, engraved decoration surrounding plain cartouches and…

Fine quality 19th century Anglo-Indian silver tea caddy,…

19th Century Anglo-Indian Silver Tea Caddy with Ornate Floral Decoration

Fine quality 19th century Anglo-Indian silver tea caddy, rectangular shape with hinged lid, concave corners, traditional ornate allover floral decoration, 183 grams

A sterling silver tea caddy having gold wash interior, 8 cm high

Gold-washed Sterling Silver Tea Caddy, 8cm High

A sterling silver tea caddy having gold wash interior, 8 cm high

A late Victorian silver plate-mounted oak tea caddy, late 19th…

Victorian Oak Tea Caddy with Silver Plate Mounts

A late Victorian silver plate-mounted oak tea caddy, late 19th century, of sarcophagus form with a hinged top enclosing two compartments with covers, the metal cover engraved with bamboo and foliate designs, the body with decoratively shaped mounts…

An English sterling silver cylindrical tea caddy by Williams of…

Sterling Silver Tea Caddy by Williams of Birmingham Ltd

An English sterling silver cylindrical tea caddy by Williams of Birmingham Ltd., circa 1909, 9.5 cm high, 7 cm diameter, 72 grams

Austrian silver Art Nouveau tea caddy, of oval form, with…

Art Nouveau Silver Tea Caddy with Floral Decoration

Austrian silver Art Nouveau tea caddy, of oval form, with floral bright cut decoration, raised on four floral Art Nouveau feet, with lock, total weight 539gm

German pseudo sterling silver tea caddy possibly 19th century,…

German Neubert Tea Caddy, 19th Century, Pseudo Sterling Silver

German pseudo sterling silver tea caddy possibly 19th century, marked Neubert in a lobed shaper and with stopper, height 13 cm

A George V silver tea caddy in Queen Anne style, rectangular…

George V Silver Tea Caddy, Birmingham 1914

A George V silver tea caddy in Queen Anne style, rectangular with canted corners, slide out top and lift of cover serving as a measure. Birmingham 1914, probably by George Unite & Sons. 158gm

An early 20th century silver tea caddy of serpentine…

Silver Tea Caddy with Ivory Finial, London 1914

An early 20th century silver tea caddy of serpentine rectangular form, the oval domed hinged lid with ivory finial, raised on compressed bun feet. London 1914 by S.W. Smith & Co. 11 x 8 x 10.5 cm Weight 287gms

Antique shagreen covered silver plated tea caddy

Shagreen Tea Caddy with Silver Plate

Antique shagreen covered silver plated tea caddy

A George V sterling silver tea canister, Ellis & Co. (mark of…

George V Silver Tea Canister, Ellis & Co. Birmingham 1922

A George V sterling silver tea canister, Ellis & Co. (mark of Ellis Jacob Greenberg), Birmingham, 1922, of serpentine square outline with a cylindrical cap, weight 247g, height 10 cm

Small silver plated architectural l tea caddy of small scale,…

Silver Plated Architectural Tea Caddy

Small silver plated architectural l tea caddy of small scale, approx 10 cm high, 5.5 cm Sq

A c.1900 Dutch .835 silver decorative tea caddy, oval section,…

Dutch Silver Tea Caddy with Tavern Scenes

A c.1900 Dutch .835 silver decorative tea caddy, oval section, the cylindrical body with traditional repousse tavern scenes with multiple figures, the lobed shoulder below the decorative cap form lid with turned finial. 165gms. Height 11.2 cm

Antique sterling silver Tea caddy with fluted body and hinged…

1915 Harry Atkin Sheffield Silver Tea Caddy

Antique sterling silver Tea caddy with fluted body and hinged lid. Marked Sheffield, Harry Atkin, 1915, approx 302g,

A small Dutch silver tea caddy box with English export marks,…

Dutch Silver Tea Caddy Box, 19th Century, English Export Marks

A small Dutch silver tea caddy box with English export marks, 19th century, 189gms, 12 cm high, 9.5 cm wide, 7 cm deep

A sterling silver tea caddy Birmingham, 1901, by William hall.…

Sterling Silver Tea Caddy with Mythological Decorations

A sterling silver tea caddy Birmingham, 1901, by William hall. Decorated with cherubs and mythological characters. Height 10 cm. Width 10 cm. Depth 8 cm. Total weight 270g.

Edwardian sterling silver tea caddy, hallmarked London, 1902, W.…

Edwardian sterling silver tea caddy, hallmarked London, 1902, W.N//G.N (W & G Neal),with cylindrical cover, set above a rectangular body beautifully embossed with acanthus, c-scroll and floral motifs, total weight 165gm, height 15 cm

A Meiji Period (1868-1911 tea caddy, with applied silver chased…

Meiji Period Silver Tea Caddy with Chased Decoration

A Meiji Period (1868-1911 tea caddy, with applied silver chased decoration, the hinged domed top enclosing compartments. 23 cm high, 16 cm wide, 12 cm

A European silver tea caddy in rococo decoration. Height 13 cm

Rococo Silver Tea Caddy, 13cm Height

A European silver tea caddy in rococo decoration. Height 13 cm

A matched pair of Sheffield plate tea caddies of rectangular…

Beaded Sheffield Plate Tea Caddies, 1870s

A matched pair of Sheffield plate tea caddies of rectangular boxed form with beaded trim decoration, circa 1870s. 9.5 cm high

A small Victorian silver tea caddy, by Deakin & Francis,…

Victorian Silver Tea Caddy by Deakin & Francis

A small Victorian silver tea caddy, by Deakin & Francis, Birmingham 1875. 115gm., oval with gadrooned rim, flame finial. Height 9 cm.

A George V octagonal silver tea caddy, Hardy Bros / Birmingham…

George V Silver Tea Caddy with Scroll Handle

A George V octagonal silver tea caddy, Hardy Bros / Birmingham / 1913, with a tapering cover, rising to a scroll handle, approximately 184gms, 14 cm high

Sterling silver tea caddy hallmarked Birmingham 1911, 195g…

Birmingham Hallmarked Sterling Silver Tea Caddy, 1911

Sterling silver tea caddy hallmarked Birmingham 1911, 195g approx., 8.5 cm high approx.

George V sterling silver tea caddy Birmingham 1911, maker's…

1911 Sterling Silver Tea Caddy, Birmingham

George V sterling silver tea caddy Birmingham 1911, maker's mark rubbed. Height 11 cm weight 84grams

English hallmarked sterling silver Edward VII tea caddy having…

Edwardian Silver Tea Caddy with Pull-Off Lid

English hallmarked sterling silver Edward VII tea caddy having a plain straight -sided cylinder shape body, a pull-off lid that acts as a measure, sitting on a flat base. Stamped 144444 Birmingham, 1910, maker Martin, Hall & Co condition good to fair,…

A late Victorian silver tea caddy, oval form, half embossed,…

Victorian Silver Tea Caddy with Embossed Design

A late Victorian silver tea caddy, oval form, half embossed, with cap form lid, height 9.5 cm. London 1896 by Josiah Williams & Co (George Maudsley Jackson). 152gm.

Victorian sterling silver tea caddy quatrefoil outline, hinged…

Victorian Sterling Silver Tea Caddy with Lion Mask Handles

Victorian sterling silver tea caddy quatrefoil outline, hinged lid, gadrooned rim and base and lion mask & ring handles, London, 1898

A 19th century European silver tea caddy, cylindrical with…

19th Century European Silver Tea Caddy with Putti Decoration

A 19th century European silver tea caddy, cylindrical with close-fitted cover, relief-decorated with scenes of putti in scroll-bordered reserves; marked for the importer J.G.Smith, London 1898. Height 14 cm.

An early 20th century ornate German silver embossed tea caddy,…

German Silver Tea Caddy with Harbor Scenes and Lion Surmount

An early 20th century ornate German silver embossed tea caddy, rectangular baluster form, profusely embossed with Harbour scenes including buildings, figures and boats, the conforming lid surmounted with a full figure lion. German silver marks for B.…

An early 1900s silver tea caddy, oval form with engraved…

Silver Tea Caddy, Chester 1912, Engraved Wreaths and Swags

An early 1900s silver tea caddy, oval form with engraved wreaths and swags to exterior, beaded rims, Chester 1912. 99.97gm.

Yogya silver Lidded tea caddy, with chased basket weave and…

Yogya Silver Tea Caddy with Foliate Decoration

Yogya silver Lidded tea caddy, with chased basket weave and foliate decoration, approx 490g, 17 cm high .

George III sterling silver tea caddy, octagonal shape, the…

George III Silver Tea Caddy with Pineapple Finial

George III sterling silver tea caddy, octagonal shape, the hinged lid with green stained ivory pineapple finial, bright cut engraving, London 1807, maket Thomas Liddiard

A Victorian Old Sheffield Plate tea caddy with rams head…

Victorian Rams Head Tea Caddy

A Victorian Old Sheffield Plate tea caddy with rams head handles, height 22 cm registration marks for circa 1873

A fine Indian silver tea caddy, 950 silver, 19th century the…

19th Century Indian Silver Tea Caddy with Elephant Handles

A fine Indian silver tea caddy, 950 silver, 19th century the heavily embossed and chased lozenge shape tea caddy with elephant twin handles, each rectangular side decorated with a caparisoned elephant or a dancing figure on a mythical creature, against an…

An antique Dutch silver tea caddy in the Regency style, circa…

Regency-style Dutch Silver Tea Caddy, Circa 1820

An antique Dutch silver tea caddy in the Regency style, circa 1820, 11 cm high, 202 grams

A tea caddy, shagreen and silver plate, 19th century, 10.5 cm…

19th Century Shagreen and Silver Plate Tea Caddy

A tea caddy, shagreen and silver plate, 19th century, 10.5 cm high

Edward VII sterling silver tea caddy in the form a Georgian III…

Edwardian Sterling Silver Tea Caddy Knife Box, Sheffield 1908

Edward VII sterling silver tea caddy in the form a Georgian III knife box with engraved initials, Sheffield 1908, aprox 279 grams

A Continental silver tea caddy having embossed dancing figures…

Embossed Continental Tea Caddy with Dancing Figures

A Continental silver tea caddy having embossed dancing figures in landscape with musicians. 10.5 cm high.

Edwardian sterling silver tea caddy and tray, hallmarked…

Edwardian Sterling Silver Tea Caddy and Tray

Edwardian sterling silver tea caddy and tray, hallmarked Sheffield, 1909, William Hutton & Sons Ltd, of boat form with reeded border and engraved with central inscription, with a hinged domed lid set with baluster finial, on elliptical form tray with…

A George III Yew Wood tea caddy, the rectangular hinged top,…

George III Yew Wood Tea Caddy with Silver Plate Ring

A George III Yew Wood tea caddy, the rectangular hinged top, with silver plate ring opening to reveal a mixing bowl compartment, flanked by hinged compartments. 15 cm high, 31 cm wide, 15 cm deep

A sterling silver octagonal tea caddy stamped sterling silver.…

Sterling Silver Octagonal Tea Caddy with German Silver Box

A sterling silver octagonal tea caddy stamped sterling silver. Height 13 cm. With a German silver lidded box, marked G?ndel Leipzig, raised foliate decoration on four ball feet. Height 11 cm.

A George I style silver tea caddy of baluster form with…

George I Style Silver Tea Caddy by C & R Comyns

A George I style silver tea caddy of baluster form with close-fitted cover; C & R Comyns, London 1917. Height 13 cm. Weight 265g

A Victorian silver tea caddy, bombe shape, the exterior…

Victorian Silver Tea Caddy with Pagoda Knop

A Victorian silver tea caddy, bombe shape, the exterior profusely embossed, the lid with a pagoda knop, raised on four scrolling feet, Birmingham 1851 by Elkington & Co Ltd. 391gm.

A silver oblong tea caddy, 18th century engraved with all over…

18th Century Silver Tea Caddy with Engraved Design and Crest

A silver oblong tea caddy, 18th century engraved with all over lattice and rosette design, a ducal coronet, crest and cypher, unmarked, 11 cm high, 9 x 5 cm, 465 grams

A European silver tea caddy with English import marks, rococo…

European Rococo Silver Tea Caddy with English Import Marks

A European silver tea caddy with English import marks, rococo decoration. Height 14 cm

A late Victorian silver tea caddy, the shaped square section…

Victorian Silver Tea Caddy with Tapered Feet

A late Victorian silver tea caddy, the shaped square section body with large flat bulbous top lid, raised on four tapered fin decorated feet. Vacant shield cartouche. Birmingham 1898 by Hilliard & Thomason. 132gm, height 12 cm.

George III sterling silver oval tea caddy with bright cut bands…

Georgian Sterling Silver Tea Caddy, Sheffield 1796

George III sterling silver oval tea caddy with bright cut bands and two shields, one with engraved initials, detachable lid, Sheffield 1796, maker William Tucker & Co, approx 133 grams

19th century Dutch silver tea caddy, engraved 'Lanark Races…

Dutch Silver Tea Caddy Lanark Races 1888 Chased Farming Scenes

19th century Dutch silver tea caddy, engraved 'Lanark Races 1888', heavily chased with farming scenes, marked Minerva 1887, approx 214g

Delightful Dutch silver tea caddy, c.1911, of facetted form,…

Dutch Silver Tea Caddy with Tavern Scenes

Delightful Dutch silver tea caddy, c.1911, of facetted form, decorated with roundels of tavern scenes, surrounded by scrolling acanthus, with unusual sliding base cover, total weight 207gm, height 12 cm

Late Victorian sterling silver tea caddy, hallmarked, London,…

Victorian Silver Tea Caddy, London 1898

Late Victorian sterling silver tea caddy, hallmarked, London,1898, makers rubbed, of square form with chamfered corners and urn finial, total weight 412gm, height 11 cm

A small silver tea caddy, cube form, decorated in relief with…

Chester 1903 Silver Tea Caddy with Peasant Relief Decoration

A small silver tea caddy, cube form, decorated in relief with European peasants in a landscape. Chester 1903. Height 8.5 cm

Late George III sterling silver tea caddy, hallmarked London,…

Late George III sterling silver tea caddy, hallmarked London, 1808, Thomas Hayter, of oval form, with a cylindrical cover, with bands of foliate engraving to shoulders and base, total weight 136gm, height 8.8 cm and width 8.5 cm. Provenance: The Estate of…

An English sterling silver tea caddy in the form of a tin, by…

Sterling Silver Tea Caddy in Tin Form, 1910

An English sterling silver tea caddy in the form of a tin, by Stewart Dawson & Co. London, circa 1910, 11 cm high, 9.5 cm diameter, 268 grams

Sterling silver embossed tea caddy, beautifully embossed…

Embossed Sterling Silver Tea Caddy, Chester 1905

Sterling silver embossed tea caddy, beautifully embossed village scene, hallmarked Chester 1905

English hallmarked sterling silver Victorian tea caddy with…

Victorian Sterling Silver Tea Caddy with Bar Scene Design

English hallmarked sterling silver Victorian tea caddy with raised bar scene design. London, 1896, maker William Moering. Height 9.7 cm. Weight 200g

Sterling silver tea caddy, Sheffield 1910-11, maker Martin Hall…

Sheffield Sterling Silver Tea Caddy, 1910-11

Sterling silver tea caddy, Sheffield 1910-11, maker Martin Hall and Co Ltd, 341 grams

A good Edwardian silver tea caddy in the Adams manner, oval…

Edwardian Silver Tea Caddy with Adams-style Design

A good Edwardian silver tea caddy in the Adams manner, oval form, the fitted lid with domed central section and ebony finial, all fitted to a conforming boat form tray, raised on compressed ball feet, fine reeded rims. London 1906 by Martin Hall & Co.…

Small George III sterling silver tea caddy footed vase shape…

George III Silver Tea Caddy with Embossed Floral Design

Small George III sterling silver tea caddy footed vase shape with embossed flowerheads and swags, the removable domed lid with urn finial, London 1771, maker Samuel Taylor, approx 297g

George III hallmarked sterling silver footed tea caddy,…

George III Sterling Silver Footed Tea Caddy

George III hallmarked sterling silver footed tea caddy, unmarked with faux marks from a spoon of Robert Sharp, London, 1797, 500 grams & 20 cm high (no key)

Victorian sterling silver tea caddy, London 1894, 147g

1894 London Sterling Silver Tea Caddy - 147g

Victorian sterling silver tea caddy, London 1894, 147g

Good Victorian tea caddy c1880, with ornate silver plate mounts…

Victorian Silver-Plated Tea Caddy with Ram Head Handles

Good Victorian tea caddy c1880, with ornate silver plate mounts and ram head handles on four bun feet, width 23 cm x depth 14 cm x height 13 cm

Sterling silver tea caddy, lid decorated with a fairy playing a…

Antique Sterling Silver Tea Caddy with Fairy and Bacchanalian Scene

Sterling silver tea caddy, lid decorated with a fairy playing a violin. Base with bacchanalian type procession in a classical setting. Chester 1904 by George Nathan and Ridley Hayes. 7 x 7 cm 123g

Large Victorian mahogany tea caddy, c.1860, the hinged facetted…

Large Victorian mahogany tea caddy, c.1860, the hinged facetted cover decorated with inlaid border, the body set with twin brass drop ring handles and brass escutcheon and key, opening to reveal central mixing bowl flanked by two lidded compartments, with…

A George III sterling silver tea canister, John Roberts & Co.,…

George III Silver Tea Canister with Repousse Swag Decoration

A George III sterling silver tea canister, John Roberts & Co., Sheffield, early 19th century (date mark indistinct), ovoid on a square platform based with ball feet, the body with repousse swag decoration, the cover and foot with stylised stiff leaves, 17…

Victorian sarcophagus shaped mahogany tea caddy, c. 1860, with…

Victorian Mahogany Tea Caddy with Ivory and Brass Details

Victorian sarcophagus shaped mahogany tea caddy, c. 1860, with string inlay, an ivory keyhole and brass lion handles, raised on brass eagle claw and ball feet, containing two lidded compartments with ivory pulls, with ivory handled sterling silver tea…

Art Nouveau sterling silver tea caddy cylindrical shape with…

Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Tea Caddy with Floral Panels

Art Nouveau sterling silver tea caddy cylindrical shape with detachable lid, stylised Art Nouveau floral panels, Sheffield, 1901, maker Roberts & Belk limited

Victorian sterling silver tea caddy oval shape with quatrefoil…

Victorian Sterling Silver Tea Caddy with Engraved Decoration

Victorian sterling silver tea caddy oval shape with quatrefoil outline, engraved bright cut decoration of ribbons, floral swags and cartouches, Sheffield, 1861, maker, Hawkesworth, Eyre & Co

George III tortoise shell veneered tea caddy, octagonal shape…

Octagonal Tortoise Shell Tea Caddy with Ivory Stringing

George III tortoise shell veneered tea caddy, octagonal shape with ivory stringing and silver escutcheon, lock missing, 11.5 x 9 cm, 10.5 cm high

A silver tea caddy, oval, half-fluted; Isadore Leapman,…

Isadore Leapman Silver Tea Caddy, Birmingham 1912

A silver tea caddy, oval, half-fluted; Isadore Leapman, Birmingham 1912. Height 11 cm. Weight approx 350g

A Continental sterling silver tea caddy, Imported by William…

1896 Sterling Silver Tea Caddy with Tavern Scenes

A Continental sterling silver tea caddy, Imported by William Moering / London /, circa 1896, of square form, each side decorated with a tavern scene, approximately 198 gms silver, 9.5 cm high, 6.5 cm wide, 4.5 cm deep

Sterling silver tea caddy c.1901, approx. 105gr

1901 Sterling Silver Tea Caddy, 105g

Sterling silver tea caddy c.1901, approx. 105gr

Victorian sterling silver tea caddy hallmarked London 1897,…

Victorian Sterling Silver Tea Caddy, London 1897, William Hutton & Sons

Victorian sterling silver tea caddy hallmarked London 1897, maker: William Hutton & Sons Ltd, height 10 cm, 144 grams

A sterling silver tea caddy turner Bradbury / London /, circa…

Faceted Sterling Silver Tea Caddy Turner

A sterling silver tea caddy turner Bradbury / London /, circa 1905, faceted in form, with a rounded lid, approximately 170 gms silver, 13 cm high

A George III satinwood inlaid mahogany tea caddy, with a…

Satinwood Tea Caddy with Silver Spoons and Lion Handles

A George III satinwood inlaid mahogany tea caddy, with a matching set of silver tea spoons by John, Henry & Charles Lias of London, circa 1823, with gilt bronze lion form ring handles, standing on bun feet, original bowl and tongs, 20.5 cm high, 25.5 cm…

A Georgian sterling silver oval tea caddy with hinged lid, urn…

Georgian Sterling Silver Tea Caddy by John Schofield (1784)

A Georgian sterling silver oval tea caddy with hinged lid, urn finial and lock. Maker John Schofield, London, 1784. Weight: 354 grams. Width 13.5 cm

English hallmarked sterling silver George II Bombe tea caddy.…

George II Silver Tea Caddy with Floral Etching

English hallmarked sterling silver George II Bombe tea caddy. English hallmarked sterling silver George II Bombe tea caddy with scrolled floral etched & raised detail on claw feet & a 'Per Varios Casus' etched coat of arms. Some dents & a small pierced…

Sterling silver tea caddy hallmarked London 1910, Goldsmiths &…

London Hallmarked Sterling Silver Tea Caddy, 1910

Sterling silver tea caddy hallmarked London 1910, Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Ltd stamped to base, 12.5 cm high approx.

A Georgian sterling silver oval tea caddy the lid and body with…

Georgian Sterling Silver Tea Caddy with Floral Engravings

A Georgian sterling silver oval tea caddy the lid and body with bright cutting and engraved floral borders. crest and ivory knop. Marks London 1799. Weight: 334g. Height 14 cm

Sterling silver lidded tea caddy with key

Silver Tea Caddy with Key and Lid

Sterling silver lidded tea caddy with key

A George III sterling silver oval bright cut tea caddy by…

George III Silver Tea Caddy by Robert Hennel I

A George III sterling silver oval bright cut tea caddy by Robert Hennel I, London 1776 13 cm high

Art Nouveau Russian silver tea caddy, Moscow, 84 zolotnik…

Russian Art Nouveau Silver Tea Caddy, 875 Purity, Moscow

Art Nouveau Russian silver tea caddy, Moscow, 84 zolotnik purity (875), 15 cm high, 391 grams approx

A Victorian silver plain canister form tea caddy, most gilt…

Victorian Silver Tea Caddy with Elaborate Crest and Arms

A Victorian silver plain canister form tea caddy, most gilt remains to exterior and interior, plain cylinder form, recessed lid, a fine engraved elaborate crest and arms for Spencer-Bulkeley [Wynn], 3rd Baron Newborough (1803-1888) [Sable three…

Sterling silver decorative tea caddy marked: STERLING, with…

Sterling Silver Tea Caddy with Pineapple Finial and Monogram

Sterling silver decorative tea caddy marked: STERLING, with decorative pineapple finial to lid, monogrammed, possibly of USA origin, weight 370grams.

An 18th century European silver lidded tea caddy with reeded…

18th Century Silver Tea Caddy with Engravings and Crest

An 18th century European silver lidded tea caddy with reeded borders, engraved bands, crest and ball finial. Possible French marks. Height 13.5 cm

George III sterling silver twin handled tea caddy, hallmarked,…

George III Silver Tea Caddy with Phoenix Decoration

George III sterling silver twin handled tea caddy, hallmarked, London, 1813, I,M, with finial and domed cover, flanked by a classical shaped body, decorated with cartouche and phoenix, surrounded by scroll work on circular stepped foot, total weight 185gm…

A sterling silver tea caddy Chester /, circa 1913, tapering in…

Sterling Silver Tea Caddy with Fluted Design and Lion Handles

A sterling silver tea caddy Chester /, circa 1913, tapering in form, fluted decoration to lower body flanked by lion head loop handles, on four lion paw feet, hallmarks rubbed, approximately 238gms silver, 13.5 cm high

A rare pair of 18th century German Nuremberg silver lidded tea…

18th Century German Nuremberg Silver Tea Caddies

A rare pair of 18th century German Nuremberg silver lidded tea caddies, baluster urn form with pedestal bases, the domed lids with oval finials, embossed and engraved leaf, ribbed and swag forms, height 20 cm. 528gm. Provenance: Ex. the estate collection…

A Regency rosewood brass inlay tea caddy, circa 1820, William…

Regency Rosewood Brass Inlay Tea Caddy by William Batley

A Regency rosewood brass inlay tea caddy, circa 1820, William Batley London Holborn, of sarchophagus form with twin ring handles, the interior with two hinged lidded compartments, embelished with scrolling brass inlay throughout, with original Williams…