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 Georgian rosewood tea caddy, fruitwood edging and foliate…

Georgian Rosewood Tea Caddy with Lion Mask Handles

A Georgian rosewood tea caddy, fruitwood edging and foliate inlay; brass lion-mask and ring-drop handles; fitted with glass caddies and bowl. Width 36 cm

A George III yew tea caddy, 15 cm high, 19.5 cm wide, 11.5 cm…

George III Yew Tea Caddy - 18th Century

A George III yew tea caddy, 15 cm high, 19.5 cm wide, 11.5 cm deep

A small George III ivory mounted tortoiseshell tea caddy, circa…

George III Ivory & Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy, 1810

A small George III ivory mounted tortoiseshell tea caddy, circa 1810 9 cm high, 9.5 cm wide, 6 cm deep

A Georgian tortoiseshell domed tea caddy, circa 1800, finely…

Georgian Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy with Silver and Ivory Decoration

A Georgian tortoiseshell domed tea caddy, circa 1800, finely decorated with silver stringing and ivory edging and ball feet, with a brass finial and silver escutcheon and vacant cartouche, complete with lids to the two section interior, with key, 16 cm…

A Georgian mother of pearl tea caddy, with bone handled lidded…

Georgian Mother of Pearl Tea Caddy with Bone Handle

A Georgian mother of pearl tea caddy, with bone handled lidded interior compartments, 14.5 cm high, 20 cm wide, 12 cm deep

A Regency rosewood brass inlaid tea caddy, circa 1830 with…

Regency Rosewood Brass Tea Caddy with Mixing Bowl

A Regency rosewood brass inlaid tea caddy, circa 1830 with original mixing bowl, 18 x 35 x 18 cm

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

A George III burr satinwood tea caddy, the sarcophagus with…

George III Satinwood Tea Caddy with Ebony Inlay

A George III burr satinwood tea caddy, the sarcophagus with Ebony and boxwood stringing, with hinged top, opening to reveal two compartments, and ivory escutcheon on brass bun feet. 16 cm high, 19 cm wide

George III casuarina tea caddy with satin wood and sunburst…

Sunburst Inlaid Satin Wood Tea Caddy with Sliding Lid

George III casuarina tea caddy with satin wood and sunburst inlay, sliding lid and canisters

George III straw work tea caddy 18 cm wide, 10 cm deep, 15.5 cm…

George III Straw Work Tea Caddy - Antique Collectible

George III straw work tea caddy 18 cm wide, 10 cm deep, 15.5 cm high

Regency rosewood sarcophagus caddy edged in boxwood, matching…

Regency Rosewood Sarcophagus Caddy with Matching Canisters

Regency rosewood sarcophagus caddy edged in boxwood, matching triple interior with lidded canisters, rosewood side handles with brass rings, c.1825

George III casuarina caddy inlaid with Bramah lock, with triple…

George III Inlaid Casuarina Caddy with Bramah Lock

George III casuarina caddy inlaid with Bramah lock, with triple interior and heavy ring handle, circa 1800, 35 cm x 16.5 cm, 17.5 cm high

George III Cuban mahogany tea caddy with edge and side…

George III Mahogany Tea Caddy, 1760

George III Cuban mahogany tea caddy with edge and side mouldings, circa 1760, 24 cm x 14.5 cm, 14 cm high

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

Georgian rectangular casuarina tea caddy, twin lidded inlaid…

Georgian Ivory Inlaid Tea Caddy with Twin Lids

Georgian rectangular casuarina tea caddy, twin lidded inlaid interior with ivory knobs

Lovely late Georgian inlaid tea caddy, of compressed hexagonal…

Georgian inlaid tea caddy with marquetry decoration

Lovely late Georgian inlaid tea caddy, of compressed hexagonal form, the hinged top cover opening to reveal two lead lined compartments with covers and turned bone handles, the cover featuring a central marquetry compass point roundel above geometric…

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…

A George III Sheraton satinwood tea caddy, circa 1800, the lid…

Sheraton Satinwood Tea Caddy with Shell Cartouches

A George III Sheraton satinwood tea caddy, circa 1800, the lid and front with cartouches of shells and ebony and satinwood banding enclosing two compartments with covers, 13 cm high, 18 cm long, 10 cm wide

A Sheraton George III burr elm tea caddy, circa 1820,…

Sheraton Burr Elm Tea Caddy with Shell Inlay, 1820

A Sheraton George III burr elm tea caddy, circa 1820, rectangular form with cantered corners, the top and front inlaid with shells, the hinged top enclosing compartments with covers, largest 13 cm high, 19 cm wide, 10 cm deep

Antique Georgian tortoiseshell tea caddy, approx 9 cm x 10 cm x…

Georgian Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy - Antique

Antique Georgian tortoiseshell tea caddy, approx 9 cm x 10 cm x 8 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

A Regency brass inlaid mahogany tea caddy, circa 1810, of…

A Regency brass inlaid mahogany tea caddy, circa 1810, of sarcophagus form with gilt metal lion mask ring handles to the sides and lion's paw feet, all edges with inlaid brass mouldings, the top and front inlaid with brass stars and stringing, the…

A George III oak tea caddy, early 19th century, octagonal in…

George III Oak Tea Caddy with Tortoiseshell and Ivory Lids

A George III oak tea caddy, early 19th century, octagonal in form, with a domed lid opening to reveal two compartments with stained tortoiseshell and ivory lids, the interiors with remnant zinc lining, 12.5 cm high, 17 cm wide, 10 cm deep.

A late Georgian inlaid beech tea caddy, the lid inlaid with an…

Georgian Inlaid Beech Tea Caddy with Snow Drops

A late Georgian inlaid beech tea caddy, the lid inlaid with an oval fan, the bone escutcheon above a central decoration of snow drops to the front, 13 cm high, 15 cm wide, 10 cm deep

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 George III octagonal mahogany tea caddy, with inlaid…

Georgian Octagonal Mahogany Tea Caddy with Inlaid Decoration

A George III octagonal mahogany tea caddy, with inlaid decoration and fitted internal lid. English circa 1790. 15 x 23 x 15 cm

A George III mahogany travelling tea caddy, late 18th century,…

George III Mahogany Traveling Tea Caddy

A George III mahogany travelling tea caddy, late 18th century, of classical cube form with a hinged top with brass ring pull, the upper meeting edge and the foot slightly projecting, the case in richly figured mahogany with all edges ebony strung, the…

A George III satinwood tea caddy, circa 1810, with cantered…

George III Satinwood Tea Caddy with Shell Inlay

A George III satinwood tea caddy, circa 1810, with cantered corners and inset shell decoration, the top enclosing a pair of compartments, 12 cm high, 19.5 cm wide, 11 cm deep

A George III Sheraton tea caddy, flame mahogany with satinwood…

George III Sheraton Tea Caddy from Blair Castle

A George III Sheraton tea caddy, flame mahogany with satinwood string inlay with marquetry cartouches, all resting on brass bun feet, late 18th century, 17 cm high, 20 cm wide, 13 cm deep. Provenance: Blair Castle, Scotland

A Georgian burr walnut and rosewood dome top tea caddy., the…

Georgian Burr Walnut Tea Caddy with Crystal Bowl

A Georgian burr walnut and rosewood dome top tea caddy., the caddy is of unusual concave shape. The interior is in original condition with two canisters and crystal mixing bowl.

Antique Georgian specimen wood parquetry tea caddy, fitted with…

Georgian Parquetry Tea Caddy with Brass Feet and Handles

Antique Georgian specimen wood parquetry tea caddy, fitted with two caddies and central glass, standing on repousse brass bracket feet, drop ring handles to the sides, approx16 cm high, 28 cm wide, 15 cm deep

A late Georgian tea caddy of bombe shape in burr yew or amboyna…

Georgian Burr Yew Tea Caddy with Lion Accents

A late Georgian tea caddy of bombe shape in burr yew or amboyna front and top and possibly yew wood the sides and back. Having its two lidded canisters, lion paw feet and lion ring side handles. Height: 19 cm;Width: 31 cm;Depth: 15.5 cm

Georgian mahogany sarcophagus tea caddy, on four bun feet, with…

Georgian Mahogany Tea Caddy with Fitted Compartments

Georgian mahogany sarcophagus tea caddy, on four bun feet, with fitted internal compartments, width 30 cm x 15 cm x 19 cm height

George III tea caddy, of various woods with satinwood sunburst…

Satinwood Tea Caddy with Secret Compartment

George III tea caddy, of various woods with satinwood sunburst and parquetry sides and back, oak interior with secret compartment and spoon tray

Georgian mahogany tea caddy, sarcophagus shape. No interior…

Georgian Mahogany Tea Caddy, Sarcophagus Shape

Georgian mahogany tea caddy, sarcophagus shape. No interior fittings. Length 21 cm

George III walnut tea caddy, inlaid with ebony and boxwood,…

George III Tea Caddy, Walnut & Ebony Inlay, c1810

George III walnut tea caddy, inlaid with ebony and boxwood, twin interior, c1810

A George III marquetry tea caddy in sarcophagus form on bun…

George III Marquetry Tea Caddy in Sarcophagus Form

A George III marquetry tea caddy in sarcophagus form on bun feet, English, early 19th century, 14 cm high, 13 cm wide, 22.5 cm long

Handsome Georgian mahogany tea caddy, of sarcophagus form with…

Georgian Mahogany Tea Caddy with Crystal Bowl

Handsome Georgian mahogany tea caddy, of sarcophagus form with twin ring handles, opening to reveal central well with crystal mixing bowl, flanked by two hinged lidded compartments, the whole raised on four paw feet, height 27 x width 39 x diameter 22 cm

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

Georgian rosewood tea caddy, sarcophagus shape. No interior…

Georgian Rosewood Tea Caddy, Sarcophagus Shape, MoP Escutcheon

Georgian rosewood tea caddy, sarcophagus shape. No interior fittings. Four bun feet. MoP key escutcheon (no key available). Length 30 cm

A good Georgian tea caddy with inlay decoration & fitted…

Georgian Inlaid Tea Caddy with Fitted Interior

A good Georgian tea caddy with inlay decoration & fitted interior, 30 cm x 15 cm, 15.5 cm high approx.

A Regency brass inlaid two division tea caddy, English circa…

Regency Brass Tea Caddy with Inlay, 1820

A Regency brass inlaid two division tea caddy, English circa 1820, 20 cm high, 35 cm wide

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…

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…

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

A Georgian tea caddy, birdseye maple with gilt metal lions head…

Georgian Tea Caddy with Gilt Metal Lions Head Handles

A Georgian tea caddy, birdseye maple with gilt metal lions head handles, early 19th century, 20 cm high, 32 cm, 16 cm deep. Provenance: Blair Castle, Scotland.

An English Georgian tortoiseshell tea caddy with twin…

Georgian Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy with Twin Compartments

An English Georgian tortoiseshell tea caddy with twin compartments, circa 1810, 13 cm high, 17 cm wide, 11 cm deep

A George III oblong mahogany tea caddy, with two cannisters and…

George III Mahogany Tea Caddy with Cannisters and Glass Bowl

A George III oblong mahogany tea caddy, with two cannisters and glass bowl, circa 1800, 17 cm high, 30 cm wide, 15 cm deep

A Georgian rosewood tea caddy box c.1820 - 1830

Georgian Rosewood Tea Caddy, c.1820-1830

A Georgian rosewood tea caddy box c.1820 - 1830

Georgian tortoiseshell tea caddy silver inlay and decorative…

Georgian Silver Inlaid Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy with Monogram

Georgian tortoiseshell tea caddy silver inlay and decorative finial, with engraved monogram to exterior, twin lids to interior, circa 1770s, height 14 cm.

Georgian marquetry inlaid flame mahogany tea caddy with ebony…

Georgian Flame Mahogany Tea Caddy with Marquetry Inlay

Georgian marquetry inlaid flame mahogany tea caddy with ebony escutcheon and twin lidded interior, c1810, 18 cm x 11 cm, 12 cm high

Late Georgian mahogany tea caddy, rectangular and strung in…

Ebony Strung Mahogany Tea Caddy, c1810

Late Georgian mahogany tea caddy, rectangular and strung in ebony, with twin lidded interior, c1810.

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)

George III satinwood & marquetry octagonal tea caddy the lid…

Octagonal Satinwood Tea Caddy with Marquetry & Burr Walnut Inlay

George III satinwood & marquetry octagonal tea caddy the lid and front decorated with 3 classical beauties, the back and sides inlaid with burr walnut oval panels, green velvet lined interior with lift out lid, 13 cm width, 12.5 height

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 Sheraton tea caddy, circa 18th century. 13 cm high.

18th Century George III Sheraton Tea Caddy

A George III Sheraton tea caddy, circa 18th century. 13 cm high.

A Regency mother-of-pearl tea caddy, English circa 1830, 11 cm…

Regency Mother-of-Pearl Tea Caddy (English, 1830)

A Regency mother-of-pearl tea caddy, English circa 1830, 11 cm high, 17 cm wide, 12 cm deep

Good Georgian tea caddy, with internal two box and centre…

Georgian Tea Caddy with Brass Handles and Inlay

Good Georgian tea caddy, with internal two box and centre mixing bowl fittings (blue glass bowl fitted later), brass side handles and inlaid key escutcheon, width 34 cm, diameter 16 cm, height 17 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…

A late Georgian satinwood tea caddy early 19th century, the…

Georgian Satinwood Tea Caddy with Marquetry Inlay

A late Georgian satinwood tea caddy early 19th century, the caddy inlaid with ebony stringing and marquetry banding around the edges, the hinged lid enclosing a fitted interior with two rectangular tea canisters with hinged lids, flanking a glass bowl 15…

Handsome Georgian mahogany tea caddy, of sarcophagus form with…

Georgian Mahogany Tea Caddy with Crystal Mixing Bowl

Handsome Georgian mahogany tea caddy, of sarcophagus form with twin ring handles, opening to reveal central well with crystal mixing bowl, flanked by two hinged lidded compartments, the whole raised on four paw feet, height 27 cm, width 39 cm, depth 22 cm

Georgian Cuban mahogany tea caddy, with 3 sectioned oak…

Georgian Mahogany Tea Caddy with Secret Drawer

Georgian Cuban mahogany tea caddy, with 3 sectioned oak interior, original rococo brass handles and escutcheon, a secret drawer is opened by opening the caddy and lifting up the outer right side, circa 1770, 27 cm wide, 14 cm deep, 16 cm high

Late Regency mahogany tea caddy, cross banded in rosewood and…

Regency Tea Caddy with Lion Handles and Inlaid Interior

Late Regency mahogany tea caddy, cross banded in rosewood and strung, original lion side handles, with 3 section inlaid interior, C.1830, 31.5 cm x 17 cm, 19 cm high approx.

A George V tea caddy. Maker: Deakin & Francis Ltd. Birmingham,…

George V Tea Caddy by Deakin & Francis Ltd

A George V tea caddy. Maker: Deakin & Francis Ltd. Birmingham, 1911. 11 cm high. 169gm

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

Georgian Chinoiserie tea caddy with ruby glass bowl. Height 17.…

Georgian Chinoiserie Tea Caddy with Ruby Glass Bowl

Georgian Chinoiserie tea caddy with ruby glass bowl. Height 17.5 cm, width 31 cm, 15 cm

A Regency Killarney ware arbutus wood and yew marquetry inlaid…

Regency Tea Caddy with Muckross Abbey Marquetry Inlay

A Regency Killarney ware arbutus wood and yew marquetry inlaid tea caddy, Irish, circa 1820, of sarcophagus form with a penwork panel of Muckross Abbey, 13.5 cm high, 26 cm wide, 13 cm deep. Note: The Muckross Abbey ruins, founded near Killarney by the…

A Regency brass inlaid rosewood tea caddy, circa 1830, the…

Brass Inlaid Rosewood Tea Caddy with Glass Bowl

A Regency brass inlaid rosewood tea caddy, circa 1830, the interior fitted with a central heavy molded glass blending bowl and two tea boxes with rosewood lids, 15 cm high, 30.5 cm wide, 16.5 cm deep

A Georgian tea caddy, flame mahogany and satinwood with…

Georgian Marquetry Tea Caddy

A Georgian tea caddy, flame mahogany and satinwood with marquetry top and front, late 18th century, interior relined in green felt, 12.5 cm high, 19 cm wide, 12 cm deep

Good Georgian tea caddy, width 25 cm, depth 14 cm x height 20…

Georgian Tea Caddy - 25x14x20cm

Good Georgian tea caddy, width 25 cm, depth 14 cm x height 20 cm approx

Late Georgian casuarina tea caddy boxwood strung, canted lid,…

Georgian Bone Inlaid Tea Caddy Box, c.1810

Late Georgian casuarina tea caddy boxwood strung, canted lid, bone diamond escutcheon c1810 early casuarina

Georgian rosewood sarcophagus tea caddy, four bun feet, mother…

Georgian Rosewood Tea Caddy with Mother of Pearl Escutcheon

Georgian rosewood sarcophagus tea caddy, four bun feet, mother of pearl key escutcheon (no key available), 18 cm height, 31 cm length, 15 cm depth

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

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 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

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

Georgian burr walnut tea caddy, with ebony stringing and…

Georgian Burr Walnut Tea Caddy with Ebony Stringing

Georgian burr walnut tea caddy, with ebony stringing and escutcheon and twin lidded interior, circa 1800, 11.5 cm x 23.5 cm, 13 cm high

A Georgian mahogany tea caddy, height 20 cm, width 31.5 cm,…

Georgian Mahogany Tea Caddy - Antique Treasure

A Georgian mahogany tea caddy, height 20 cm, width 31.5 cm, depth 17 cm

Georgian mahogany tea caddy, with moulded top, swan handle,…

Georgian Mahogany Swan Handle Tea Caddy with Ivory Knobs

Georgian mahogany tea caddy, with moulded top, swan handle, three lidded interior with ivory knobs and key, 25 cm wide, 14.5 cm deep, 14 cm high

George III satinwood tea caddy, with lion mask handles, ebony…

George III Satinwood Tea Caddy with Lion Mask Handles

George III satinwood tea caddy, with lion mask handles, ebony trim and ball feet, 21.3 cm wide, 11 cm deep, 12.5 cm high

Georgian sarcophagus tea caddy, with brass fittings on four…

Georgian Brass-Fitted Sarcophagus Tea Caddy

Georgian sarcophagus tea caddy, with brass fittings on four ball feet, width 20 cm, diameter 12 cm, height 14 cm

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

An George III rosewood ring handle tea caddy, circa 1820-1830,…

Rosewood Tea Caddy with Starburst Inlay

An George III rosewood ring handle tea caddy, circa 1820-1830, of rectangular form, inlaid with a brass starburst to the lid, the fitted interior with two rosewood zinc lined tea caddies flanking the original star burst cut blending bowl, 15 cm high, 31…

George III mahogany tea caddy, plain oblong shape, shell and…

George III Mahogany Tea Caddy with Lion Paw Feet

George III mahogany tea caddy, plain oblong shape, shell and scroll cast handle, three division interior on brass lions paw feet, 25 cm wide

Large Georgian tea caddy, of rectangular form, with stringing…

Georgian Tea Caddy with Fitted Interior and Decanters

Large Georgian tea caddy, of rectangular form, with stringing to the edges, opening to a fitted interior with later bowl and two decanters and stoppers, flanked by a pair of drop handles and raised on four bun feet, 20 cm x 26 cm x 15.5 cm

George III mahogany tea caddy with oval inlays of yew and…

George III Oval Inlaid Mahogany Tea Caddy

George III mahogany tea caddy with oval inlays of yew and boxwood, twin lidded interior, 25 cm wide x 12.5 x 13 cm high, C.1790.

George III inlaid mahogany tea caddy, with ivory escutcheon,…

George III Mahogany Tea Caddy with Inlay and Ivory Escutcheon

George III inlaid mahogany tea caddy, with ivory escutcheon, lidded interior and boxwood stringing, 12.8 cm wide, 10.3 cm deep, 12.5 cm high

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.

A Georgian walnut tea caddy, rectangular form with chamfered…

Georgian Walnut Tea Caddy with Mixing Bowl

A Georgian walnut tea caddy, rectangular form with chamfered sides, the interior with two compartments and original mixing bowl. 29 x 14 x 15 cm.

A Georgian tea caddy, mahogany with beech inlay, whalebone…

Georgian Tea Caddy with Whalebone Knobs and Lion Handles

A Georgian tea caddy, mahogany with beech inlay, whalebone knobs and brass lion handles, early 19th century, interior witted with lids and holder for a bowl (no bowl), 19 cm high, 34 cm wide, 19 cm deep

Late Georgian Australian casuarina tea caddy c1810s, with…

Late Georgian Australian Casuarina Tea Caddy with Inlaid Details

Late Georgian Australian casuarina tea caddy c1810s, with inlaid details, on brass ball feet and vaulted top, 19 cm long x 10.5 cm wide x 14.5 cm high.

A Regency rosewood sarcophagus shaped tea caddy English, circa…

Regency Rosewood Tea Caddy with Crystal Mixing Bowl

A Regency rosewood sarcophagus shaped tea caddy English, circa 1810, fitting interior with crystal mixing bowl. Height 16 x 34 x 20 cm

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

A Georgian mahogany oval tea caddy, fruitwood inlay and diamond…

Georgian Mahogany Tea Caddy with Fruitwood Inlay

A Georgian mahogany oval tea caddy, fruitwood inlay and diamond lozenge escutcheon. Width 13 cm

Late Georgian flame mahogany tea caddy, with 2 lidded…

Flame Mahogany Tea Caddy with Ebony Escutcheon

Late Georgian flame mahogany tea caddy, with 2 lidded compartments and ebony escutcheon, 20.5 cm wide, 16 cm high, 13 cm deep

Late Georgian rosewood tea caddy, with brass ring handles and 2…

Georgian Rosewood Tea Caddy with Brass Handles and Boxes

Late Georgian rosewood tea caddy, with brass ring handles and 2 lidded tea boxes, 35 cm wide, 20 cm high, 16 cm deep