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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Georgian period Australian casuarina tea caddy c1810s, with…

Georgian Australian casuarina tea caddy, c.1810s, inlaid design, ring handles

Georgian period Australian casuarina tea caddy c1810s, with inlaid and side ring handles,

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 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…

Regency burr yew tea caddy with twin interior, trimmed with…

Regency burr yew tea caddy with twin interior, trimmed with ebony. Circa 1830. Approximate dimensions: 11.5 cm long, 18.5 cm wide, 14 cm high.

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…

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 flame mahogany tea caddy, the fitted interior with…

A George III flame mahogany tea caddy, the fitted interior with twin compartments, mixing bowl absent. Length 30.5 cm.

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

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

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.

Rare late Georgian casuarina tea caddy, interior with 2 lidded…

Rare late Georgian casuarina tea caddy, interior with 2 lidded canisters with banded decoration, and central lidded glass mixing bowl, circa 1800, which is of significant age for use of casuarina use in tea caddies, width 30 cm; height 16 cm

Georgian tea caddy, flame mahogany twin reservoir internally…

Georgian Flame Mahogany Tea Caddy with Velvet Lining

Georgian tea caddy, flame mahogany twin reservoir internally lined with velvet to lid and boxwood circular detaching at centre insert replaced not matching

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 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 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

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 regency mahogany tea caddy, with chequerboard…

Regency Mahogany Tea Caddy with Inlay and Canisters

An English regency mahogany tea caddy, with chequerboard stringing and ebony and satin wood diamond inlay to the lid, internally fitted with two original tea canisters and mixing bowl, circa 1830, 17 cm high, 31 cm wide, 17 cm deep

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 & inlaid tea caddy, with inlaid oval shell…

George III Inlaid Tea Caddy with Shell Paterae

George III mahogany & inlaid tea caddy, with inlaid oval shell paterae to the top and similar floral inlay to the front (hinge broken off)

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 mahogany tea caddy, the domed rising top with…

George III Mahogany Tea Caddy with Zinc Canisters

A George III mahogany tea caddy, the domed rising top with brass handle opening to reveal two zinc canisters. Height 15 cm, width 26 cm, depth 14.5 cm. Provenance: Contents of Swanton, Sutton Forest

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…

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…

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.

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.

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 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

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 IV mahogany and satinwood tea caddy, with a bone…

George IV Tea Caddy with Satinwood and Bone Accents

A George IV mahogany and satinwood tea caddy, with a bone escutcheon and interior handles, 14.5 cm high, 30 cm wide, 14.5 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

An antique English tea caddy, rosewood veneer with inlaid brass…

Antique English Rosewood Tea Caddy with Brass Inlay

An antique English tea caddy, rosewood veneer with inlaid brass top and bun feet, interior fitted with two canisters and space for mixing bowl, circa 1830, 19 cm high33 cm wide, 16.5 cm deep

George III inlaid mahogany tea caddy with 2 internal lidded…

George III Tea Caddy with Inlay and Provenance

George III inlaid mahogany tea caddy with 2 internal lidded canisters and glass bowl, 31 cm x 15 cm, 15 cm high, comes with a 1936 receipt from Fred Naylor's antique furniture Coy, 40 market Street Sydney Stanley Lipscombe's first employer

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

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 tea caddy, of plain rectangular form with a hinged top,…

Georgian Tea Caddy with Boxwood Stringing

Georgian tea caddy, of plain rectangular form with a hinged top, opening to reveal two lidded compartments, with boxwood stringing to all edges, 12 cm x 21.5 cm x 12 cm

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

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

Late Georgian flame mahogany sarcophagus tea caddy with 2…

Georgian Flame Mahogany Tea Caddy with Canisters, 1830

Late Georgian flame mahogany sarcophagus tea caddy with 2 internal lidded canisters, circa 1830, length 32 cm

Georgian fruitwood and ebony tea caddy single interior, circa…

Georgian Fruitwood and Ebony Tea Caddy, 1810

Georgian fruitwood and ebony tea caddy single interior, circa 1810, length 20 cm

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…

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.…

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…

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…

Regency mahogany tea caddy twin lidded interior, on 4 ivory…

Regency Mahogany Tea Caddy with Twin Lids and Ivory Feet

Regency mahogany tea caddy twin lidded interior, on 4 ivory ball feet, circa 1825, length 24 cm.

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

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 George III mahogany tea caddy, early 19th century, of…

George III Mahogany Tea Caddy with Glass Mixing Bowl

A George III mahogany tea caddy, early 19th century, of sarcophagus form on flattened bun feet, the hinged top enclosing a fitted interior with a cut glass mixing bowl flanked by a pair of removable covered canisters, height 19 cm, length 30 cm, width 15…

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

An English tea caddy, flame mahogany with original fitted…

Flame Mahogany English Tea Caddy, Circa 1830

An English tea caddy, flame mahogany with original fitted interior, circa 1830, 20 cm high, 35 cm wide, 18.5 cm deep

A Georgian tea caddy, mahogany and oak with string inlay, 18th…

18th Century Georgian Tea Caddy with Inlay

A Georgian tea caddy, mahogany and oak with string inlay, 18th century, interior has been removed, a??15 cm high, 26 cm wide, 15 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

George III mahogany tea caddy rectangular shape, the interior…

George III Mahogany Tea Caddy with Bristol Blue Glass Bowl

George III mahogany tea caddy rectangular shape, the interior with 2 lidded compartments and central Bristol blue glass mixing bowl, 29 cm width

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

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…

George III mahogany tea caddy three section interior with…

George III Maple Inlaid Mahogany Tea Caddy

George III mahogany tea caddy three section interior with inlaid burr maple lids, circa 1820, length 30.5 cm.

Tea caddy, carved mahogany of Georgian sarcophagus form with…

Georgian Mahogany Tea Caddy with Dual Compartments

Tea caddy, carved mahogany of Georgian sarcophagus form with two lidded compartments

A George IV calamander tea caddy; of sarcophagus form, the…

George IV Calamander Tea Caddy with Twin Compartments

A George IV calamander tea caddy; of sarcophagus form, the domed rising top revealing twin caddies; flanked by ring handles on reeded bun feet. Height 22 cm, width 36 cm, depth 19.5 cm. Provenance: David Jones' Antiques Department, 27 November 1974.…

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 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 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

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

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

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

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 chequer strung mahogany tea caddy with 3 division…

George III Mahogany Tea Caddy with Swan Handle

George III chequer strung mahogany tea caddy with 3 division interior, and original swan handle to lid, circa 1770s, length 23 cm; height 14 cm excluding handle.

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

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

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

Regency flame mahogany tea caddy inlaid and strung with various…

Regency Flame Mahogany Tea Caddy with Inlay and Ivory Accents

Regency flame mahogany tea caddy inlaid and strung with various woods, ivory key escutcheon, lion ring handles, matching twin interior compartments, with ivory knobs, circa 1820, length 25 cm; height 16 cm

A William IV sarcophagus form mahogany tea caddy, circa 1830,…

William IV Mahogany Tea Caddy with Glass Mixing Bowl

A William IV sarcophagus form mahogany tea caddy, circa 1830, of typical form in mahogany with satinwood string inlay, the lid opening to reveal a central associated glass mixing bowl, flanked by two compartments, 14 cm high, 28.5 cm wide, 14.5 cm deep.

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 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

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 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…

Georgian satinwood tea caddy, cross banded in rosewood,…

Satinwood Tea Caddy with Rosewood Banding and Lion Feet

Georgian satinwood tea caddy, cross banded in rosewood, supported on ormolu lion paw feet (no interior)

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

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

Georgian Mahogany Tea Caddy - Elegant Storage Solution

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

A Georgian mahogany box, early 19th century, the restored tea…

Georgian Mahogany Tea Caddy Box

A Georgian mahogany box, early 19th century, the restored tea caddy of pleasingly plain design with simple boxwood stringing, ebonised edges and an arrow head escutcheon, fabric lined, height 11 cm, length 20.5 cm, width 10.5 cm

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

A Georgian mahogany tea caddy, early 19th century, 12.5 cm high,…

Georgian Mahogany Tea Caddy, Early 19th Century

A Georgian mahogany tea caddy, early 19th century, 12.5 cm high, 21 cm wide, 10.5 cm deep

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 burr walnut tea caddy with feathered inlay decoration…

Burr Walnut Tea Caddy with Inlay Decoration (Damaged)

Georgian burr walnut tea caddy with feathered inlay decoration (chip to reverse corner)

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…

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…

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

Georgian mahogany tea caddy chequer banding to exterior,…

Georgian Mahogany Tea Caddy with Swan Handle

Georgian mahogany tea caddy chequer banding to exterior, original 'Swan' handle to lid, twin lidded steel canisters to interior, circa 1780, length 24 cm.

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 Georgian mahogany sarcophagus shaped tea caddy, early 19th…

Georgian Mahogany Tea Caddy, Early 19th Century

A Georgian mahogany sarcophagus shaped tea caddy, early 19th century, 17.5 cm high, 23 cm wide, 13 cm deep

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.