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 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

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 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 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 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 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

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 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

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…

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…

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

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

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 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

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 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

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

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

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 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 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.

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

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

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…

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

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

Georgian ivory caddy (finial A/F)

Damaged Georgian Ivory Caddy with Finial

Georgian ivory caddy (finial A/F)

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

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

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 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

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…

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

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

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

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 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

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 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 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

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 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 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 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.

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 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

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.…

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

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…

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 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

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 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

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 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…

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 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…

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 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

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 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 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.

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 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