1830s Tea Caddies

Batavia (Jakarta), 19th century, apparently unmarked H. 5 x W. 18 x D. 13 cm Before settling down to business in the former Dutch East Indies, sirih had to be offered in the most e...

A beautiful, very finely carved antique black forest jewelry box from the late 19th/ early 20th century made in Switzerland. A large and impressive four-tiered piece with 6 swing o...

K0123, stunning William IV rosewood work box / jewelry box, having quadrant beading ad mother of pearl inlaid to the front and to the hinged top which opens to reveal relined interio...

A good quality Georgian 18th century mahogany rectangular tea caddy having replacement brass axe drop handle to hinged lid enclosing cavity with attractive inlaid decoration throughout. Tea was of course a very precious commodity throughout the 18th and 19th centuries and the purpose of a tea caddy was not just to preserve the and extend the life of the precious tea leaves...

Early 19th century mahogany single tea caddy from England. This wonderful box is octagonal in shape and has been newly hand painted to resemble a Georgia house. It is delightful, n...

Victorian Black Walnut Tunbridge Ware Tea Caddy Box, Circa 1880. Beautiful and unique geometric inlay mosaic design banding embellishments with mother of pearl key and top medallion. Glowing, patinated wood box with hinged lid. This antique Tunbridge box...

Early 19th century regency mahogany tea caddy circa 1820. Made using flame mahogany veneers.  Brass handles with star motif to the sides.  Canted corners strung with satinwood.  Sta...

A very attractive and good quality late 18th century Georgian mahogany oblong tea caddy, retaining good colour and patina, having attractive inlaid decoration to front and hinged lid, enclosing double sectioned interior with lids. Tea was a precious commodity throughout the 18th and 19th centuries and the purpose of a tea caddy was not just to preserve the and extend the life of the precious tea leaves...

English Tortoiseshell Pagoda Form Tea Caddy, Early 19th Century

A sizable and very handsome inlaid English walnut box with notable decorative details. The box with geometric and rosette pattern inlaid bands, diamond form mother of pearl escutcheo...

Stunning Italian Faux Leather Ladys or Gentlemans Jewellery Box of compact size. First quarter of the Twentieth Century. The hinged lid with a very decorative cushioned surface whi...

A late 18th century, Georgian, Mahogany tea caddy having extremely attractive inlaid conch shells, banded and strung decoration, with hinged lid enclosing lidded interior retaining partial paper foil lining. This particular caddy is relatively plain and simple in design, but the attractive inlaid decoration lifts it significantly. The condition remains relatively good and clearly it has been well loved throughout its life. Tea was a precious commodity throughout the 18th and 19th centuries and the purpose of a tea caddy was not just to preserve the and extend the life of the precious tea leaves, but also to enable the owner to lock away those aforementioned valuable tea leaves, keeping them safe from the house staffs potential wandering hands. This 18th century tea caddy...