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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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

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…

Wonderful pair of Australian specimen boxes, comprising a…

Wonderful pair of Australian specimen boxes, comprising a sewing box and tea caddy, both of rectangular form, set with diamond panels to the body in specimens of Australian woods, both interior fitted, 13 cm x 25 cm x 13.5 cm (tea caddy) and 10 cm x 18.5…

A fine George II sterling silver rococo tea caddy, 1750 London,…

A fine George II sterling silver rococo tea caddy, 1750 London, w maker's mark Samuel Herbert & Co. Rectangular bombe form w detachable cover, surmounted by a gesticulating cherub & bird finial, raised on 4 shell & scroll feet, lavishly decorated w…

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…

A George V silver tea caddy, plain circular form with gadrooned…

A George V silver tea caddy, plain circular form with gadrooned rims and pull off lid, Mappin & Webb, London 1911, height 8.5 cm. Weight 94 cm.

Danish tea caddy, in 800 Danish silver with a bulbous form…

Danish tea caddy, in 800 Danish silver with a bulbous form having a stepped domed lid with wooden scalloped carved finial, gadrooned shoulders, floral garland central line and oval stepped base with a garland of leaves forming a border. Assay by Christian…

Malay silver tea caddy, dish and rose bowl, 20th century, (3…

Malay silver tea caddy, dish and rose bowl, 20th century, (3 items), the caddy 9 cm high, 240 grams total

Victorian silver tea caddy Marked London 1892 William Comyns,…

Victorian silver tea caddy Marked London 1892 William Comyns, length 8 cm, weight 81 grams, two minor bruises

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

An antique sterling silver tea caddy with turned ivory finial,…

An antique sterling silver tea caddy with turned ivory finial, by William Comyns of London, circa 1902, 11 cm high, 162 grams total

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…

Dutch silver cylindrical lidded tea caddy, traditional embossed…

Dutch Silver Tea Caddy with Traditional Embossed Decoration

Dutch silver cylindrical lidded tea caddy, traditional embossed decoration of figures, horses and carts in a landscape, 188 grams

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

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

Silver tea caddy having worn English hallmarks London assay.…

Antique English Silver Tea Caddy with Hallmarks - Floral Pattern

Silver tea caddy having worn English hallmarks London assay. Maker unknown. Having an oval from with impressed scrolled floral patterning and domed finial top. Hight: 12 cm. Weight:225.2 grams.

A George III silver tea caddy, maker's mark of John Denzilow,…

George III Silver Tea Caddy, London 1791, Engraved Floral Design

A George III silver tea caddy, maker's mark of John Denzilow, London 1791, rectangular with canted corners and a slightly domed cover with finial, having bands of bright cut engraving of flowerheads and two vacant cartouches, height 14 cm, 462g

A George III silver tea caddy, makers' mark of Peter and Ann…

George III Silver Tea Caddy by Peter & Ann Bateman (1799)

A George III silver tea caddy, makers' mark of Peter and Ann Bateman, London 1799, shaped oval with domed hinged cover revealing a double compartment interior, having bands of bright cut engraved fruit and flowers and two cartouches with presentation…

Rare Georgian ivory tea caddy, ten sided with silver framed…

Georgian Ivory Tea Caddy with Silver Inlay and Miniature

Rare Georgian ivory tea caddy, ten sided with silver framed hand painted central miniature surrounded by inlaid silver decoration

Late Victorian sterling silver tea caddy, faceted oval form,…

Faceted Sterling Silver Tea Caddy, London 1899

Late Victorian sterling silver tea caddy, faceted oval form, hinged lid with urn finial, body with raised band, London 1899, approx 136 grams (small dents)

A George III silver plain tea caddy, oval form with seated…

George III Silver Tea Caddy with Griffin Crest

A George III silver plain tea caddy, oval form with seated griffin crest on oval cartouche, the flat lid with oval urn form finial, hidden hinge. London 1784 by Charles Aldridge & Henry Green, width 13 cm.

An English Art Nouveau sterling silver tea caddy by E.S.…

Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Tea Caddy by E.S. Barnsley

An English Art Nouveau sterling silver tea caddy by E.S. Barnsley of Birmingham, circa 1911. Note: the design was registered in 1901. 11 cm high, 10 cm wide, 158 grams

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 George I Britannia standard silver tea canister, rectangular…

Georgian Silver Tea Canister with Monogram, London 1723

A George I Britannia standard silver tea canister, rectangular with canted corners, slide out top and lift of domed cover serving as a measure. Monogrammed MM within a finely engraved rocaille cartouche incorporating three escalops. London 1723 by John…

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 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…

George II sterling silver tea caddy, mark of Ebenezer Coker,…

George II Silver Tea Caddy, London 1763

George II sterling silver tea caddy, mark of Ebenezer Coker, London, 1763, of rectangular shape, engraved with scrolls, leaves and flowers, lidded, hallmarked, height 13 cm weight 314 grams. Provenance: The Estate of Diana Kemp, NSW

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

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 stunning pair of George III sterling silver Chippendale…

George III Sterling Silver Chinoiserie Tea Caddies

A stunning pair of George III sterling silver Chippendale pagoda shaped tea caddies in the chinoiserie style. Made by John Marshall of London, circa 1764. Each with fine hand worked repousse decoration to the side panels, including a female tea picker…

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.

Georgian V sterling silver tea caddy plain bombe form, the…

Plain Georgian Sterling Silver Tea Caddy

Georgian V sterling silver tea caddy plain bombe form, the hinged lid with urn finial, Sheffield 1912, approx 139 grams

Victorian sterling silver tea caddy oval shape with lion mask…

Victorian Sterling Silver Tea Caddy with Lion Mask Handles

Victorian sterling silver tea caddy oval shape with lion mask and ring handles and part fluted and embossed scroll decoration, London 1897, approx 190 grams

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

Late 19th century Dutch silver tea caddy quatrefoil shape, oval…

Dutch Silver Tea Caddy with Cherubs and Birds

Late 19th century Dutch silver tea caddy quatrefoil shape, oval lid decorated with birds, the body with dancing cherubs, approx 123 grams

Edward VII sterling silver tea caddy part fluted quatrefoil…

Fluted Sterling Silver Tea Caddy, Chester 1904

Edward VII sterling silver tea caddy part fluted quatrefoil shape on bun feet, Chester 1904, approx 155 grams

Dutch silver tea caddy plain footed oval form, the hinged lid…

Dutch Silver Tea Caddy with Ebonized Finial

Dutch silver tea caddy plain footed oval form, the hinged lid with ebonized finial

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

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

An exceptional exhibition quality silver plated tea caddy…

Silver Plated Tea Caddy with High Relief Panels

An exceptional exhibition quality silver plated tea caddy adorned with silver electrotype panels in high relief. The interior fitted with two lidded tea cannisters with engraved tops, circa 1870. Impressed mark 'Elkington Faciet', 16 cm high, 18 cm wide,…

A European silver tea caddy of pumpkin form, l12 cm

European Silver Pumpkin Tea Caddy, 12cm

A European silver tea caddy of pumpkin form, l12 cm

20th century. Brunei silver lidded tea caddy, traditional…

Brunei Silver Tea Caddy with Engraved Decoration

20th century. Brunei silver lidded tea caddy, traditional engraved decoration, height 8 cm, weight 115 grams

George III sterling silver tea caddy by Paul Storr, marked…

George III Silver Tea Caddy by Paul Storr (1793)

George III sterling silver tea caddy by Paul Storr, marked London PS 1793 to the base. Passant to the lid and finala, dimensions 13 x 9 x 9 cm, weight 271 grams. Old restoration to the lock part, does close, without key

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 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.

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

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…

Georgian oval satinwood and marquetry tea caddy, c. 1790,…

Georgian Satinwood & Marquetry Tea Caddy with Silver Spoon

Georgian oval satinwood and marquetry tea caddy, c. 1790, crossbanded with Brazilian rosewood, decorated with foliate design in harewood marquetry, with key and sterling silver tea spoon mark of George knight, London, 1821 (2), height 13 cm width 15 cm…

George I sterling silver tea caddy, mark of Elizabeth Goodwin,…

George I Silver Tea Caddy by Elizabeth Goodwin, London 1725

George I sterling silver tea caddy, mark of Elizabeth Goodwin, London, 1725, of octagonal form with domed, pull-off cap to slide-off cover, surmounted by an acorn finial, on stepped base, hallmarked, weight 207 grams height 13.5 cm. Provenance: Private…

Sterling silver ornate embossed tea caddy hallmarked London…

1896 London Hallmarked Sterling Silver Tea Caddy

Sterling silver ornate embossed tea caddy hallmarked London 1896, maker: Josiah Williams & Co, approximate total weight 130 grams

A George III tortoisehell and ivory veneered tea caddy, with a…

George III Tortoisehell and Ivory Tea Caddy

A George III tortoisehell and ivory veneered tea caddy, with a silver escutcheon and plate engraved 'E.Whitaker', standing on bun feet, 12 cm high,19.5 cm wide, 12 cm deep

A sterling silver tea caddy, Sheffield, 1907, Rubbed makers…

Sheffield Sterling Silver Tea Caddy, 1907

A sterling silver tea caddy, Sheffield, 1907, Rubbed makers mark, weight 129g, height 8.5 cm

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

Victorian sterling silver tea caddy, London 1894, 147g

1894 London Sterling Silver Tea Caddy - 147g

Victorian sterling silver tea caddy, London 1894, 147g

George V. sterling silver tea caddy two handled bombe form,…

George V Sterling Silver Tea Caddy

George V. sterling silver tea caddy two handled bombe form, hinged lid with swing handle, beaded rim on shell top scroll feet, Sheffield 1913, approx 162g

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

A George III sterling silver tea caddy, by John Emes, London,…

Georgian Sterling Silver Tea Caddy by John Emes, London

A George III sterling silver tea caddy, by John Emes, London, circa 1799, of ovoid form, with a domed hinged cover opening to a divided interior, the engraved frieze of floral design, above an engraved wreath and lower band of leaves and twigs. 428gms…

A silver tea caddy, pillarbox shape with scrolling hinged…

Birmingham 1909 Silver Tea Caddy with Scrolling Handle

A silver tea caddy, pillarbox shape with scrolling hinged handle to lid, Birmingham 1909, 111gm.

Early 19th century Sheffield Plate tea caddy, the body of…

Sheffield Plate Tea Caddy with Heraldic Crest

Early 19th century Sheffield Plate tea caddy, the body of reeded elliptical form, set with a stepped domed cover and pineapple finial, with engraved heraldic crest plaque to body, height 16.5 cm, width 13.5 cm

English late 18th century Sheffield silver on copper tea caddy,…

Sheffield Silver Tea Caddy, Adams Style

English late 18th century Sheffield silver on copper tea caddy, in Adams taste, of oval form, decorated with central crest of a hand clasping a salmon surrounded by floral swags, with beaded edges, 8.5 x 13 cm

A Victorian sterling silver tea caddy, Birmingham, circa 1880,…

Victorian Silver Tea Caddy with Lion Engraving

A Victorian sterling silver tea caddy, Birmingham, circa 1880, with domed lid and gilt washed interior, engraved with a lion's head encompassed by a chain, 7.5 cm high, 10 cm wide, 4.5 cm deep, 150gms total weight of silver

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…

An English sterling silver tea caddy, 20th century, 9 cm high,…

20th Century Sterling Silver Tea Caddy, 290g, 9cm High

An English sterling silver tea caddy, 20th century, 9 cm high, 290 grams

An English pewter 'Tudric' Art Deco tea caddy, made for Liberty…

Art Deco Tea Caddy for Liberty & Co

An English pewter 'Tudric' Art Deco tea caddy, made for Liberty & Co. London, circa 1930, 9 cm high

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

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 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

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.

Edward VII sterling silver tea caddy, part fluted cylindrical…

Edward VII Silver Tea Caddy, Birmingham 1908

Edward VII sterling silver tea caddy, part fluted cylindrical body, Birmingham 1908, approx 96 gms

Dutch silver tea caddy hand wrought figure decorations to…

Dutch Silver Tea Caddy with Hand Wrought Figure Decorations

Dutch silver tea caddy hand wrought figure decorations to circumference and lid, pseudo hallmarked to base and '930,' height 8 cm; weight 150grams

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 quality silver plated tea caddy, with a hinged lid and…

Silver Plated Tea Caddy with Peacock Crest

A quality silver plated tea caddy, with a hinged lid and moulded fluted design to lower body and a engraved peacock crest to lid, height 9.5 cm, width 15 cm, depth 11 cm

An ornate Old Sheffield Plate tea caddy, decorated with lion…

Lion-adorned Old Sheffield Plate Tea Caddy

An ornate Old Sheffield Plate tea caddy, decorated with lion head ring handles and a lion finial, height 17 cm, width 18.5 cm, depth 11.5 cm

A fine American silver plated tea caddy, early 20th century,…

Early 20th Century American Silver Plated Tea Caddy

A fine American silver plated tea caddy, early 20th century, with Soc mark with Crown, the oval canister finely embossed in the antique manner with Teniers style decoration to the body and lid, silver on copper; trademark stamp underside, height 12 cm.

A George III sterling silver tea caddy, of pagoda form, with…

Chinoiserie Sterling Silver Tea Caddy, London 1764

A George III sterling silver tea caddy, of pagoda form, with Chinoiserie decoration and blossom form finial, with four outset columns entwined with vine leaves, the enclosed panels depicting a lady reading in field, an amphora flower bouquet vase, a women…

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

George V sterling silver tea caddy, plain cylindrical form,…

George V Silver Tea Caddy, Birmingham 1912, Flavelle Sydney

George V sterling silver tea caddy, plain cylindrical form, Birmingham 1912, base stamped Flavelle, Sydney

Small sterling silver tea caddy, plain cylindrical shape, marks…

Sterling Silver Tea Caddy, 8 cm High

Small sterling silver tea caddy, plain cylindrical shape, marks worn, 8 cm high

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

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

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.

18th century Sheffield silver on copper tea caddy, of shaped…

Sheffield Silver Tea Caddy with Beaded Borders

18th century Sheffield silver on copper tea caddy, of shaped form, with a hinged cover with handle, decorated with beaded borders, a/f, height 11.5 cm

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.

Good silver plate tea caddy reeded decoration, marked to base…

Reeded Silver Plate Tea Caddy, Marked #5887

Good silver plate tea caddy reeded decoration, marked to base and # 5887, height 9 cm.

Vintage sterling silver tea caddy in the form of a ginger jar,…

Embossed Sterling Silver Ginger Jar Tea Caddy

Vintage sterling silver tea caddy in the form of a ginger jar, with embossed floral decoration, stamped sterling, height 11.5 cm, weight 136g approx.

George III sterling silver tea caddy, hallmarked, London, 1783,…

Georgian Tea Caddy with Broadwood Family Coat of Arms

George III sterling silver tea caddy, hallmarked, London, 1783, Wakelin and Taylor, of oval form, set with spherical finial, the body decorated with a border of wreaths and beaded surrounds, engraved with armorial of the arms for Broadwood of Lyne, Surrey…

Sterling silver lidded tea caddy on four feet hallmarked…

London Hallmarked Sterling Silver Tea Caddy by Carrington & Co

Sterling silver lidded tea caddy on four feet hallmarked London1910, maker: Carrington & Co, 190 grams

An Old Sheffield Plate tea caddy & sugar sifter, late 19th…

Late 19th Century Sheffield Plate Tea Caddy & Sifter

An Old Sheffield Plate tea caddy & sugar sifter, late 19th century, hexagonal in shape

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 George III style Sheffield plate tea caddy, oval with gadroon…

Gadroon-rimmed Sheffield Plate Tea Caddy with Monograms

A George III style Sheffield plate tea caddy, oval with gadroon rims, engraved monograms to either side, height 9.5 cm

Vintage silver plate tea caddy marked to base EPBM and # 9187/1,…

EPBM Silver Plate Tea Caddy #9187/1 - Vintage

Vintage silver plate tea caddy marked to base EPBM and # 9187/1, height 11 cm.

An Art Nouveau silver small tea caddy, oval section, decorated…

Art Nouveau Silver Tea Caddy with Floral Frieze

An Art Nouveau silver small tea caddy, oval section, decorated with a frieze of stylized flowers issuing from a sinuous stem. Sheffield 1906 by Lee & Wigfull (Henry Wigfull), height 9.5 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Emeritus Professor Brian Coote CBE,…

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.…

A George III silver tea caddy William Holmes & Nicholas Dumee/…

Georgian Silver Tea Caddy with Key, 1773

A George III silver tea caddy William Holmes & Nicholas Dumee/ London / circa 1773, of octagonal form with beaded borders, with original key. 12.5 cm high

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.

An Art Nouveau glass tea caddy by Pallme-Konig, canister form…

Pallme-Konig Art Nouveau Glass Tea Caddy

An Art Nouveau glass tea caddy by Pallme-Konig, canister form with traditional iridescent trail and lustrous body. Silver plate screw-down lid with mark to interior, possibly that for WMF, height 17 cm.