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 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 fine Regency mother of pearl and tortoiseshell tea caddy, the…

Regency Mother of Pearl & Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

A fine Regency mother of pearl and tortoiseshell tea caddy, the sarcophagus shaped body with canted corners fully veneered with mother of pearl and tortoiseshell in a lozenge design. The interior containing two partly veneered tortoiseshell tea cannisters…

A cased George II set of three sterling silver tea caddies by…

George II Sterling Silver Tea Caddies with Case

A cased George II set of three sterling silver tea caddies by Samuel Herbert & Co, London 1754, comprising an circular bowl and cover, a pair of vase shaped caddies and covers, all with embossed floral decoration, engraved contemporary coat of arms and…

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 quality George III casket form tortoiseshell tea caddy,…

George III Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy with Lion Mask Handles

A quality George III casket form tortoiseshell tea caddy, paneled with ivory and white metal trim, gilded captured ring lion mask handles and paw feet. The fitted interior with twin compartments and cut crystal mixing bowl, red velvet lined. 31 x 13.5 x…

A pair of George III sterling silver tea caddies. Maker Robert…

George III Silver Tea Caddies by Robert Hennell (1794)

A pair of George III sterling silver tea caddies. Maker Robert Hennell, London 1794

A pair of George III sterling silver lidded vases or tea…

George III Sterling Silver Vases with Neoclassical Design

A pair of George III sterling silver lidded vases or tea caddies 1789 London, with maker's marks for Robert Sharp. Of elegant neoclassical form each with a waisted neck, dome lid and a tapering body flowing to a slender pedestal and a square base, with…

A George III sterling silver fluted oval tea caddy by John…

Georgian Silver Tea Caddy, London 1795, Engraved 'B' Initial

A George III sterling silver fluted oval tea caddy by John Robins, London 1795, with engraved cartouche, initial 'B', scrolls and floral swags, 17 cm high, 385 grams

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

A Regency tortoiseshell, ivory silver strung tea caddy, circa…

Regency Tea Caddy with Ivory and Silver Strung Design

A Regency tortoiseshell, ivory silver strung tea caddy, circa 1810 the domed faceted top with blonde tortoiseshell cross banding, centred by a silver tablet, opening to reveal two lidded compartments, with ivory spacings between the lid and eight sided…

A sterling silver tea caddy made by James Young, London 1789,…

18th Century Sterling Silver Tea Caddy by James Young, London

A sterling silver tea caddy made by James Young, London 1789, English, 18th century

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 George III sterling silver tea caddy London, 1773 by Pierre…

Georgian Silver Tea Caddy with Foliate Decoration

A George III sterling silver tea caddy London, 1773 by Pierre Gillois. Rectangular baluster form, embossed foliate decoration, the pull off cover with pineapple finial engraved with an armorial, on four scroll feet. Height 13 cm

Unusual George III hexagonal tea caddy each side and lid of…

George III Hexagonal Tea Caddy in Cuban Mahogany, c1780

Unusual George III hexagonal tea caddy each side and lid of Cuban mahogany panels edged in satinwood and ebony, original handle to lid, c1780

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…

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

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…

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.

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

Superb George III sterling silver tea caddy, hallmarked, London,1781, Daniel Smith & Robert sharp, of shaped oval form, set with a floral finial, surrounded by fine beaded borders, the body beautifully engraved with central armorial, above a fine lower…

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…

Fine George III burr yew tea caddy, boxwood strung with…

George III Burr Yew Tea Caddy with Silver Handle

Fine George III burr yew tea caddy, boxwood strung with matching interior canisters and glass bowl, lid with original silver plated loop handle, c1790, 30 cm x 15 cm, 15 cm high

Large George III flame mahogany tea caddy, the interior with…

George III Flame Mahogany Tea Caddy with Matching Canisters

Large George III flame mahogany tea caddy, the interior with matching & strung canisters and bowl, with heavy lion ring side handles and bun feet, c1800, 35 cm x 19.5 cm, 20 cm high

Pair of George III inlaid birch and rosewood tea caddies, each…

George III Inlaid Birch and Rosewood Tea Caddies (Pair)

Pair of George III inlaid birch and rosewood tea caddies, each with lead lining (2)

A George IV sterling silver Chinoiserie tea caddy by John…

George IV Silver Chinoiserie Tea Caddy by John Wintle

A George IV sterling silver Chinoiserie tea caddy by John Wintle, London circa 1825, 17 cm high, 585 grams

A Worcester fluted Hop Trellis pattern 'French' shape tea caddy…

Worcester Fluted Tea Caddy, French Shape, 1780

A Worcester fluted Hop Trellis pattern 'French' shape tea caddy and cover, circa 1780. 16.5 cm high

A George III silver tea caddy by Solomon Hougham, London 1801.…

George III Silver Tea Caddy by Solomon Hougham, London 1801

A George III silver tea caddy by Solomon Hougham, London 1801. Of faceted oval form, the step moulded cover with ivory finial, the body with repousse bands bordering bright cut facets with ribbon and floral chassed banding, 597 grams, 16 cm width x 16.5…

George III rolled paper filigree tea caddy, the hinged cover…

George III Paper Filigree Tea Caddy with Silvered Handle

George III rolled paper filigree tea caddy, the hinged cover mounted silvered pierced handle, each panel in the form of stylised flowers and paper scroll within a chequer strung border, key included, width 12 cm, depth 10 cm, height 12 cm

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…

A Georgian tortoiseshell tea caddy with ivory handle & mother…

Georgian Tea Caddy with Ivory Handle & Mother of Pearl

A Georgian tortoiseshell tea caddy with ivory handle & mother of pearl keyhole, octagon in shape with internal lid & metal lined, handle has come away from top, height 18 cm

George III sterling silver tea caddy, hallmarked London, 1763,…

Georgian Sterling Silver Tea Caddy, London 1763

George III sterling silver tea caddy, hallmarked London, 1763, Daniel Smith & Robert Sharp, of tapering lobed rectangular form, removable cover set with acorn final and gadrooned border, decorated with shell motifs and engraved armorial, set on four shell…

A Regency penwork tea caddy, English, crica 1810, 18 cm high,…

Regency Penwork Tea Caddy, Circa 1810

A Regency penwork tea caddy, English, crica 1810, 18 cm high, 22 cm wide, 14.5 cm deep

George III sterling silver tea caddy, of octagonal form with…

Georgian Sterling Silver Tea Caddy, London c1788

George III sterling silver tea caddy, of octagonal form with rounded fluted corners, with engraved arcades along top & bottom & armorial of a tree, fitted with lock (no key)., London c1788, maker William Plummer, height 14.5 cm, weight: 469 grams

A George III mahogany tea caddy, early 19th century (2). A…

George III Mahogany Tea Caddy with Lion Paw Feet

A George III mahogany tea caddy, early 19th century (2). A George III mahogany tea caddy, early 19th century of sarcophagus form, the domed lid with boxwood stringing and parquetry banding opening to reveal compartments for caddies and a crystal mixing…

A George III octagonal inlaid mahogany tea caddy, circa 1800.…

Georgian Octagonal Tea Caddy, 1800

A George III octagonal inlaid mahogany tea caddy, circa 1800. 14 cm high

Georgian tea caddy, with ivory panels, tortoiseshell stringing,…

Georgian Tea Caddy with Ivory and Inlay

Georgian tea caddy, with ivory panels, tortoiseshell stringing, inlaid mother of pearl & gold and handpainted cameo lozenge, 12 cm high, 15 cm wide approx. (losses).

A Regency tea caddy, casuarina and pine with brass lion handles…

Regency Tea Caddy with Brass Lion Handles

A Regency tea caddy, casuarina and pine with brass lion handles and bun feet, circa 1825, interior fitted with casuarina compartments and glass mixing bowl, 22 cm high, 31 cm wide, 15 cm deep

An English Georgian tea caddy in the form of a chest of drawers,…

Georgian Tea Caddy Chest with Whalebone Handles

An English Georgian tea caddy in the form of a chest of drawers, mahogany and satinwood with whalebone handles, early 19th century, 13 cm high, 12 cm wide, 8 cm deep

A Georgian tea caddy, tortoiseshell, mother of pearl & ivory,…

Georgian Tea Caddy with Tortoiseshell and Mother of Pearl

A Georgian tea caddy, tortoiseshell, mother of pearl & ivory, circa 1820.

A Georgian tea caddy, circa 1810, turtle shell and timber with…

Georgian Turtle Shell Tea Caddy with Silver Plate

A Georgian tea caddy, circa 1810, turtle shell and timber with silver name plate, 14 cm high, 16 cm wide, deep

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 George III papier mache tea caddy, attributed to Henry Clay,…

George III Etruscan-style Papier Mache Tea Caddy

A George III papier mache tea caddy, attributed to Henry Clay, circa 1780, the caddy of elliptical form, the hinged lid surmounted by a brass swing handle, the ebonised ground decorated with trailing husk borders in the 'Etruscan' manner, foiled to the…

A Georgian tea caddy, tortoise shell & silver with ivory…

Georgian Tortoise Shell Tea Caddy with Silver & Ivory Trim

A Georgian tea caddy, tortoise shell & silver with ivory internal trim & knobs, early 19th century. 13 cm high, 17.5 cm wide, 10 cm deep

An early 19th century tortoiseshell teacaddy, of plain design…

Tortoiseshell Teacaddy with Silver Stringing and Gilt Brass Feet

An early 19th century tortoiseshell teacaddy, of plain design with silver stringing and gilt brass ball feet, the interior fitted in rosewood and tortoiseshell with two lidded compartments and a glass mixing bowl. English circa 1820. 12 x 25 x 15 cm

A good George III tortoiseshell bowfront tea caddy, the flared…

George III Tortoiseshell Bowfront Tea Caddy with Chinoiserie Inlay

A good George III tortoiseshell bowfront tea caddy, the flared pagoda form top with a small silver name plate engraved 'Sanderson', the front finely inlaid with mother-of-pearl chinoiserie decoration of florals and stylised building, plain three-quarter…

George III oval mahogany tea caddy with leaf inlays and chequer…

Georgian Mahogany Tea Caddy with Inlays, c1780

George III oval mahogany tea caddy with leaf inlays and chequer and plain stringing and original handle to lid, c1780

George III casurina tea caddy early rectangular example,…

George III Casurina Tea Caddy with Triple Interior

George III casurina tea caddy early rectangular example, excellent triple interior with lidded canisters and heavy cut bowl, c1,800

Georgian burr walnut & rosewood tea caddy, with dome top,…

Georgian Burr Walnut Tea Caddy with Inlaid Canisters

Georgian burr walnut & rosewood tea caddy, with dome top, inlaid canisters and glass mixing bowl, key included, 35 cm wide, 19 cm high

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…

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…

A George II silver tea caddy, vase shape, raised on floral cast…

George II Silver Tea Caddy by Samuel Taylor (1759)

A George II silver tea caddy, vase shape, raised on floral cast and pierced spreading circular foot, the body part wrythen lobed and embossed with panels of flowers, engraved with monogram beneath a crest (a demi-eagle displayed), the lid surmounted by a…

A fine Georgian tea caddy, tortoiseshell and ivory with silver…

Georgian Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy with Silver Plaque

A fine Georgian tea caddy, tortoiseshell and ivory with silver name plaque, early 19th century, fitted with two compartments with tortoiseshell lids, 15 cm high, 20 cm wide 13 cm deep

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

A George III silver strung tortoiseshell tea caddy, circa 1800,…

A George III silver strung tortoiseshell tea caddy, circa 1800, of casket profile with a vacant silver cartouche to the lid, twin lids with ivory knops to the interior, with key, 12 cm high, 17 cm wide, 10 cm deep

A George III pear shaped tea caddy early 19th century,…

George III Tea Caddy with Tin Lined Interior

A George III pear shaped tea caddy early 19th century, realistically carved, each half opens to reveal remnants of a tin lined interior, accompanied by original key, 17 cm total height

A George II pedestal footed sterling silver tea caddy, 1750…

George II Sterling Silver Tea Caddy

A George II pedestal footed sterling silver tea caddy, 1750 London, with maker's mark for Samuel Taylor, specialist caddy maker, of shaped bulbous form and decorated in the rococo manner, bearing a contemporary coat of arms and a crest to the opposite…

George III satinwood caddy cross banded in rosewood and strung…

George III Satinwood and Rosewood Caddy

George III satinwood caddy cross banded in rosewood and strung in ebony and boxwood, on ogee bracket feet and with original swan handle on the lid, lidded interior with ivory knobs. 27 cm wide, by 16.5 cm high. c1790, 27.5 cm x 14.5 cm, 16 cm high

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

Georgian Satinwood Tea Caddy with Marquetry and Brass Pulls

Georgian oval satinwood and marquetry tea caddy, c. 1790, decorated with wreath, bow and arrow, the lid with a brass pulls and floral marquetry, with key, height 12 cm width 15 cm depth 9 cm. Provenance: Martyn Cook Antiques Sydney, the collection of Dr.…

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

George III sterling silver oval tea caddy. Bright cut engraved…

Georgian Sterling Silver Tea Caddy, London 1780

George III sterling silver oval tea caddy. Bright cut engraved body and flower bud finial by James Mince & William Hodgins, London 1780, 370g and 10 cm high

Georgian Irish sterling silver tea caddy, marked Dublin, 1826,…

Georgian Irish Sterling Silver Tea Caddy, Dublin 1826

Georgian Irish sterling silver tea caddy, marked Dublin, 1826, JL?, approx 234g & 10 cm high

A William IV tortoiseshell tea caddy, sarcophagus shaped,…

William IV Tea Caddy with Monogram, 1799

A William IV tortoiseshell tea caddy, sarcophagus shaped, monogrammed Rba 1799, two section and lidded interior, raised on ball feet. Minor losses. Height 18 cm.

Regency rosewood sarcophagus caddy with intricate brass inlay,…

Regency Rosewood Sarcophagus Caddy with Brass Inlay, c.1825

Regency rosewood sarcophagus caddy with intricate brass inlay, triple interior with matching canisters, c.1825

Large Regency rosewood tea caddy sarcophagus shape with double…

Regency Rosewood Tea Caddy with Canisters and Bowl, c.1830

Large Regency rosewood tea caddy sarcophagus shape with double angled top, twin canisters and original bowl with ground pontil, with key, c.1830

A rare George III silver tea caddy of plain oval form, the flat…

George III Silver Tea Caddy, London 1784

A rare George III silver tea caddy of plain oval form, the flat oval lid with concealed hinge and oval urn form finial, crested with a griffin within an oval leaf decorated framed cartouche. Original lock, no key. London 1784 by Charles Aldridge & Henry…

Regency tea caddy, c. 1815, of sarcophagus form in coromandel…

Regency Coromandel Tea Caddy with Glass Bowl

Regency tea caddy, c. 1815, of sarcophagus form in coromandel wood, containing two lidded caddies and cut glass mixing bowl, height 22 cm, width 35 cm, depth 19 cm. Provenance: Fraser's Antiques, Willoughby, 1992

A George IV mother-of-pearl inlaid tortoiseshell tea caddy,…

George IV Tea Caddy with Floral Marquetry Inlay

A George IV mother-of-pearl inlaid tortoiseshell tea caddy, standing on four ball feet with floral marquetry inlay to the front, opening to a split compartment, the mouth of the box lined with bone, 16 cm high, 18 cm wide, 10 cm deep

A fine George III inlay mahogany tea caddy, circa 1800, the top…

George III Inlay Mahogany Tea Caddy

A fine George III inlay mahogany tea caddy, circa 1800, the top with burr elm panel with ebony and satinwood geometric marquetry, the hinged top enclosing covers, 14 cm high, 23 cm wide, 12.5 cm deep

A George III mahogany tea-caddy, English 18th century with…

George III Mahogany Tea-Caddy with Secret Drawer

A George III mahogany tea-caddy, English 18th century with sliding side panel revealing secret drawer. 16 cm high, 23 cm wide, 13 cm deep. Provenance: Woolcombe House, Stow-on-the-Wold

A Georgian mahogany teapoy, lift-top with twin caddy…

Georgian Mahogany Teapoy with Twin Caddy Compartments

A Georgian mahogany teapoy, lift-top with twin caddy compartments and two mixing bowls, circa 1800, 74 cm high, 47 cm wide, 36 cm deep

Late Georgian casuarina tea caddy, with twin lidded casuarina…

Late Georgian Casuarina Tea Caddy with Twin Canisters

Late Georgian casuarina tea caddy, with twin lidded casuarina and cedar canisters, circa 1810, 19.3 cm wide, 13.5 cm deep, 14 cm high

A George III oval inlaid satinwood tea caddy, circa 1790 the…

Inlaid Satinwood Tea Caddy, George III, 1790

A George III oval inlaid satinwood tea caddy, circa 1790 the top inlaid with flower head paterae, brass handle, the sides decorated with amphora, swags and foliate motifs, the interior with original tin lining and key 12 cm high, 19.5 cm wide, 14.5 cm deep

An antique Georgian tea caddy, tortoiseshell inlaid with silver,…

Georgian Tortoiseshell Silver Inlaid Tea Caddy

An antique Georgian tea caddy, tortoiseshell inlaid with silver, circa 1800, interior fitted with original zinc compartments with tortoiseshell lids, a fine example. 13 cm high, 19.5 cm wide, 17 cm deep

Mid George III satinwood caddy strung and cross banded, with…

George III Satinwood Caddy with Original Handles, c.1770

Mid George III satinwood caddy strung and cross banded, with original handles, divided and tinned interior. c1770, 14.5 cm x 11 cm, 10.5 cm high

George III casuarina cube caddy strung in boxwood and with…

George III Cube Caddy with Boxwood Stringing and Key

George III casuarina cube caddy strung in boxwood and with diamond shaped escutcheon, with key. c1,800, 13 cm x 10 cm, 12 cm high

Mid Georgian mahogany bombe tea caddy, with original triple…

Georgian Mahogany Bombe Tea Caddy, c1760

Mid Georgian mahogany bombe tea caddy, with original triple section brass interior, bail handle and angled feet, c1760.

Large late Georgian burr yew tea caddy, on flat bun feet and…

Late Georgian Burr Yew Tea Caddy with Twin Canisters

Large late Georgian burr yew tea caddy, on flat bun feet and wheat basket handles, with matching twin canister interior, has mixing bowl and key, 15 cm x 30.5 cm, 15 cm high

Sterling silver tea caddy George III, London 1767, Pierre…

Georgian Sterling Silver Tea Caddy by Pierre Gillois

Sterling silver tea caddy George III, London 1767, Pierre Gillois

A Regency casuarina wood tea caddy. Early 19th century. The…

Regency Casuarina Tea Caddy with Lion Head Handles

A Regency casuarina wood tea caddy. Early 19th century. The caddy is made using imported casuarina (Australian she-oak) in the Georgian style with two interior hinged lidded canisters, lion head mask drop handles on turned bun feet. Height 16.5 cm. Length…

A George III sterling silver embossed foliate decorated…

Georgian Sterling Silver Tea Caddy by Thomas Foster

A George III sterling silver embossed foliate decorated baluster tea caddy by Thomas Foster, London 1765, 14 cm high

Regency mahogany and marquetry tea caddy, c. 1830, rectangular…

Regency Marquetry Tea Caddy with Ivory Keyhole

Regency mahogany and marquetry tea caddy, c. 1830, rectangular with marquetry and ebony string inlay on all sides and in the interior, with ivory keyhole, containing two removable canisters, height 12 cm width 18 cm depth 12 cm. Provenance: The collection…

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

George iii sterling silver tea caddy with an ebony finial…

Georgian Sterling Silver Tea Caddy, London 1790

George iii sterling silver tea caddy with an ebony finial marked London, 1790, WS 220g

Georgian ivory caddy (finial A/F)

Damaged Georgian Ivory Caddy with Finial

Georgian ivory caddy (finial A/F)

Large George III casuarina caddy inlaid with interior lidded…

George III Casuarina Caddy with Inlaid Canisters and Ivory Escutcheon

Large George III casuarina caddy inlaid with interior lidded canisters and ivory escutcheon, (bowl replaced), c1,800, 30 cm x 15 cm, 15 cm high

A George III flame mahogany inlaid tea caddy, rectangular form,…

George III Flame Mahogany Tea Caddy with Inlays

A George III flame mahogany inlaid tea caddy, rectangular form, satinwood and ebony strung, shell and floral inlays, a two-compartment interior. Compressed bun feet. 20.3 cm x 13 cm x 13.5 cm

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…

Georgian tea caddy house. Hinged rooftop lid with drawer below.…

Georgian Tea Caddy House with Painted Details

Georgian tea caddy house. Hinged rooftop lid with drawer below. With painted Georgian architectural details, height 32 cm

Large antique Georgian pagoda topped tortoiseshell tea caddy,…

Georgian Tortoiseshell Pagoda Tea Caddy

Large antique Georgian pagoda topped tortoiseshell tea caddy, approx 12 cm high, 14 cm long, 9 cm deep

An unusual timber tea caddy of bombe shape depicting Oriental…

Bombe Tea Caddy with Oriental Subjects, 1826

An unusual timber tea caddy of bombe shape depicting Oriental Subjects likely of English origin black paint/ink and with detailed pen work. Signed and dated, 'A.Louth, Feb 10th 1826' height: 16.5 cm;Width: 23 cm;Depth: 13 cm

George III East Indies Rosewood tea caddy, boxwood strung with…

George III Rosewood Tea Caddy with Ivory Knobs

George III East Indies Rosewood tea caddy, boxwood strung with matching interior with turned ivory knobs, c1800, 19 cm x 11 cm, 12 cm high

George III flame mahogany tea caddy, rectangular form, twin box…

George III Flame Mahogany Tea Caddy, c1800

George III flame mahogany tea caddy, rectangular form, twin box interior with inlaid & sliding lids, c1800, 23 cm x 12 cm, 12.5 cm high

George III Cuban mahogany tea caddy, with quarter columns,…

George III Mahogany Tea Caddy with Brass Handles

George III Cuban mahogany tea caddy, with quarter columns, triple oak interior divisions and original brass lid handles, c1770.

A George III satinwood and inlaid tea caddy, latter half 18th…

George III Satinwood Inlaid Tea Caddy

A George III satinwood and inlaid tea caddy, latter half 18th century, rectangular with canted corners, the hinged top enclosing two compartments with original covers, inlaid throughout with shell, patera, and classical details in various woods on the…

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…

George III casuarina tea caddy, strung in boxwood, with diamond…

George III Tea Caddy with Boxwood Stringing and Escutcheon

George III casuarina tea caddy, strung in boxwood, with diamond shaped escutcheon, circa 1800, 18.5 cm x 10.5 cm, 12 cm high

Large William IV rosewood tea caddy, with brass ring handles…

William IV Rosewood Tea Caddy with Brass Handles and Canisters

Large William IV rosewood tea caddy, with brass ring handles and three section interior with vaulted canisters, circa 1830, 19.5 cm x 36 cm, 23 cm high