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19th Century Mother of Pearl Tea Caddy with Silver Set
19th Century Mother of Pearl Tea Caddy with Silver Set

19th Century Mother of Pearl Tea Caddy with Silver Set

Located in Atlanta, GA

19th Century Mother of Pearl Tea Caddy with Silver Set

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19th Century Antique Shell Tea Caddies

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Antique Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Antique Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

Antique Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

Located in Northampton, GB

FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING This Antique Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy dates to the Georgian period during the reign of George III, circa 1800. The tea caddy is formed in an elegant octagona...

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Early 1800s English George III Antique Shell Tea Caddies

Materials

Shell, Wood, Boxwood

19th Century English Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
19th Century English Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

19th Century English Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

Located in Tampa, FL

A handsome 19th century English tortoiseshell tea caddy, beautifully crafted with sterling silver trim and a matching sterling silver escutcheon. The lid is centered with an elegant ...

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1890s English Antique Shell Tea Caddies

Materials

Silver

French Napoleon III Marquetry Inlaid Serpentine Form Tea Caddy Circa 1880
French Napoleon III Marquetry Inlaid Serpentine Form Tea Caddy Circa 1880

French Napoleon III Marquetry Inlaid Serpentine Form Tea Caddy Circa 1880

Located in Winter Park, FL

A 19th century French Napoleon III marquetry double compartment tea caddy, featuring a serpentine silhouette and parquetry pattern edged with a brass molding. Mahogany veneer with a ...

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19th Century British Regency Antique Shell Tea Caddies

Materials

Brass

Antique English Edwardian Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy by Martin Hall & Co
Antique English Edwardian Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy by Martin Hall & Co

Antique English Edwardian Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy by Martin Hall & Co

Located in Northampton, GB

An Edwardian tortoiseshell and silver tea caddy by Martin, Hall & Co, dating to 1904, of compressed octagonal form with a gently domed lid surmounted by a substantial silver carr...

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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Shell Tea Caddies

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique English Victorian Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy by Saunders & Shepherd
Antique English Victorian Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy by Saunders & Shepherd

Antique English Victorian Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy by Saunders & Shepherd

FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING This late Victorian tortoiseshell tea caddy by Saunders & Shepherd dates to 1895 and is designed in an elegant sarcophagus form raised upon sterling silver b...

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Late 19th Century English Art Nouveau Antique Shell Tea Caddies

Materials

Sterling Silver

English Georgian Chinroserie Tortoise Shell Tea Caddy with Ball Feet, C. 1800
English Georgian Chinroserie Tortoise Shell Tea Caddy with Ball Feet, C. 1800

English Georgian Chinroserie Tortoise Shell Tea Caddy with Ball Feet, C. 1800

Located in Charleston, SC

English Georgian Chinroserie bow front tortoise shell tea caddy with a hinged tiered lid, Chinese landscape mother of pearl inlays with flanking pagodas, fences, & foliage trees, central paktong plaque and escutcheon, bone fitted interior border with two lidded tortoiseshell foil lined compartments, and resting on the original four bone ball...

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Early 1800s English Georgian Antique Shell Tea Caddies

Materials

Foil

Antique English Green Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy Georgian Period
Antique English Green Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy Georgian Period

Antique English Green Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy Georgian Period

Located in Northampton, GB

FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING Green tortoiseshell tea caddy dating to the Georgian period, circa 1790 during the reign of George III. The exterior is finished in vibrant green tortoiseshell and mounted with silver stringing, a vacant silver initial plaque and matching silver escutcheon. The interior is faced in boxwood and fitted with two tortoiseshell lids, each mounted with turned bone handles. When removed, the lids reveal twin tea storage compartments retaining visible traces of their original lining. The tea caddy remains complete with a working lock and tasselled key and is a rare example of late eighteenth century tortoiseshell tea caddies.

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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Shell Tea Caddies

Materials

Shell

Rare Regency Architectural Pressed Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Rare Regency Architectural Pressed Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

Rare Regency Architectural Pressed Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

Located in Northampton, GB

Pressed Tortoiseshell Design From our Tea Caddy collection, we are delighted to offer this Regency Architectural Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy. The Tea Caddy of bombe form with flared bas...

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1810s British Regency Antique Shell Tea Caddies

Materials

Shell

English Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
English Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

English Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

Located in Dallas, TX

A lovely bow front tortoiseshell tea caddy inlaid with mother of pearl flowers and topped with a silver badge. English, circa 1870.

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1870s English Antique Shell Tea Caddies

Materials

Silver

Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy With Inlaid Mother Of Pearl
Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy With Inlaid Mother Of Pearl

Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy With Inlaid Mother Of Pearl

Located in Dallas, TX

Tortoiseshell tea caddy with inlaid mother of pearl from England. Metal lined under two lids.  Excellent condition, circa 1860.

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1860s English Antique Shell Tea Caddies

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Mother-of-Pearl

19th Century English Victorian Cormandel Mother of Pearl Tea Caddy, circa 1850
19th Century English Victorian Cormandel Mother of Pearl Tea Caddy, circa 1850

19th Century English Victorian Cormandel Mother of Pearl Tea Caddy, circa 1850

Located in Banner Elk, NC

English Victorian cormandel tea caddy decorated with mother of pearl and brass studs, circa 1850s. Cormandel was considered one of the most luxurious woods and only used on the fines...

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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Shell Tea Caddies

Materials

Brass

Early 19th Century Regency Mother of Pearl Inlaid Tea Caddy of Sarcophagus Form
Early 19th Century Regency Mother of Pearl Inlaid Tea Caddy of Sarcophagus Form

Early 19th Century Regency Mother of Pearl Inlaid Tea Caddy of Sarcophagus Form

Located in Long Island City, NY

The body and hinged lid with mother of pearl and brass-line inlay. The fitted interior is lined with purple velvet. With a brass escutcheon and bun foot.

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1820s Irish Regency Antique Shell Tea Caddies

Materials

Brass

Early 19th Century English Regency Rosewood Mother-of-pearl Tea Caddy
Early 19th Century English Regency Rosewood Mother-of-pearl Tea Caddy

Early 19th Century English Regency Rosewood Mother-of-pearl Tea Caddy

Located in Forney, TX

An elegant fine quality English Regency period tea caddy. Circa 1815 Born in the early 19th century, exquisitely hand-crafted from the finest exotic rosewood, rectangular sarcopha...

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Early 19th Century Regency Antique Shell Tea Caddies

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Rosewood

19th century English Rosewood Tea Caddy with Mother of Pearl Inlay
19th century English Rosewood Tea Caddy with Mother of Pearl Inlay

19th century English Rosewood Tea Caddy with Mother of Pearl Inlay

Located in Savannah, GA

Tea Caddy made of rosewood with extensive mother-of-pearl decoration to the top and front. Special features include bun feet and unusual handles on either side with mother-of-pearl b...

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1810s English Regency Antique Shell Tea Caddies

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Rosewood

French Black Lacquer, Mother of Pearl and Brass Inlay Tea Caddy
French Black Lacquer, Mother of Pearl and Brass Inlay Tea Caddy

French Black Lacquer, Mother of Pearl and Brass Inlay Tea Caddy

Located in Tampa, FL

A beautiful tea caddy with original key and original interior it is black lacquer, mother of pearl and has a brass inlay design all over the box. 19th century, France.

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19th Century French Antique Shell Tea Caddies

Materials

Brass

Irish Regency Tea Caddy
Irish Regency Tea Caddy

Irish Regency Tea Caddy

Located in Tampa, FL

A beautiful Irish 19th century rosewood tea caddy has its original glass and all of its interior. A sarcophagus design sitting on butt...

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1890s Northern Irish Antique Shell Tea Caddies

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Rosewood

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Located in Lyndhurst, NJ

Unusual pagoda form caddy finely figured veneers. Interior lids are original and match the exterior of the caddy, resting on brass ball feet

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Quality antique Victorian tunbridge ware inlaid tea caddy
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Located in Ipswich, GB

Quality antique Victorian tunbridge ware inlaid tea caddy having a lovely antique Victorian tunbridge ware inlaid tea caddy with beautiful detail to the box opening to reveal two rec...

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Antique English Inlaid Mahogany Tea Caddy, circa 1790
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Located in Bath, GB

A very handsome George III tea caddy, made from Mahogany and beautifully inlaid with panels and highly decorative foliate marquetry to the front and top. The top has a handsome cast ...

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English Shagreen Tea Caddy 19th with Bone Finial
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Located in Dallas, TX

Antique English shagreen cased six sided wooden tea caddy with nice silver mounts, bone finial and undivided interior. Comes with small silver pin to ...

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1880s English Antique Shell Tea Caddies

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Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy With Inlaid Mother Of Pearl
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Located in Dallas, TX

Tortoiseshell tea caddy with inlaid mother of pearl from England. Metal lined under two lids.  Excellent condition, circa 1860.

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Located in Tarry Town, NY

Mid 19th century English sheffield silver plate tea caddy / thin biscuit with exterior design details and attached covered top . The tea caddy ...

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By Wedgwood & Co

Located in Forney, TX

A stunning, fine quality English Victorian brass-mounted walnut tea caddy, retailed by Wedgwood & Sons, 9 Cornhill, London. Exquisitely hand-crafted in the mid-19th century, rectangular chest form finished in rich burled walnut, having a shaped hinged lid featuring an inset Wedgwood Jasperware plaque of Cupid riding a lion. Locking, retaining the original key, the top opening to reveal an interior fitted with two lidded compartments, one lid marked B (black tea...

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Dutch Regency Tortoiseshell, Bone & Silver Tea Caddy, Circa 1820
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Dutch Regency Tortoiseshell, Bone & Silver Tea Caddy, Circa 1820

Located in Atlanta, GA

A rare early 19th-century Dutch tortoiseshell tea caddy, circa 1820, of refined casket form with a softly domed hinged lid, canted serpentine corners, and richly figured tortoiseshel...

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Early 19th Century Dutch Regency Antique Shell Tea Caddies

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Antique French Tea Caddy with Lock and Key

Located in San Francisco, CA

On offer is a 19th-century French double-compartment tea caddy, likely created during the Napoleon III or late Louis-Philippe periods. In the fashion of the time, it features a disti...

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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Shell Tea Caddies

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Bronze

Antique English Regency Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy with Silver Mounts
Antique English Regency Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy with Silver Mounts

Antique English Regency Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy with Silver Mounts

Located in Northampton, GB

FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING The Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy with Silver Mounts is an elegant early nineteenth century example dating to the reign of George III, circa 1810. Of oval form, the tea caddy is veneered in richly patterned tortoiseshell displaying warm amber and deep chestnut colouring throughout. The exterior is finished with finely worked rippled silver mounts framing the tortoiseshell. The simple shape and clean lines place the focus firmly on the natural pattern and colour of the tortoiseshell, which changes beautifully under light. Pieces combining tortoiseshell and silver were produced as luxury tea wares during the Georgian period, when tea remained an expensive household commodity stored securely within fitted caddies such as this example. The interior retains its original silver faced compartment with a pie crust border and floating tortoiseshell lid finished with a silver ball handle. The floating lid would originally have helped keep loose tea fresh while stored inside the caddy. Oval tortoiseshell tea caddies...

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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Shell Tea Caddies

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English 19th Century Rosewood and Mother of Pearl Tea Caddy
English 19th Century Rosewood and Mother of Pearl Tea Caddy

English 19th Century Rosewood and Mother of Pearl Tea Caddy

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

An extraordinary English Regency tea caddy from the 19th century made of rosewood and inlaid with gorgeous scrolling mother-of-pearl foliate and floral motifs. This angular shaped bo...

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George III English Red Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

Located in Northampton, GB

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Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Shell Tea Caddies

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Silver, Sterling Silver

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Tortoiseshell Silver Mounted Tea Caddy by Deakin & Francis

Tortoiseshell Silver Mounted Tea Caddy by Deakin & Francis

By Deakin & Francis

Located in Northampton, GB

FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING With Mounted Intricate Silver Work From our Tea Caddy collection, we are delighted to offer this Victorian Tortoiseshell & Silver Mounted Tea Caddy by silv...

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Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Shell Tea Caddies

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Antique English Faux Tortoise Shell Regency Style Tea Caddy Box
Antique English Faux Tortoise Shell Regency Style Tea Caddy Box

Antique English Faux Tortoise Shell Regency Style Tea Caddy Box

Located in Atlanta, GA

The object depicted is a fine English faux tortoiseshell tea caddy, dating to the first quarter of the 19th century, likely c. 1810–1825, during the late Regency to early William IV ...

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19th Century British Regency Antique Shell Tea Caddies

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Shell

Antique English Georgian Blonde Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Antique English Georgian Blonde Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

Antique English Georgian Blonde Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

Located in Northampton, GB

Faced In Boxwood From our Tea Caddy collection, we are thrilled to offer this Antique Blonde Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy. The Tea Chest of tapered rectangular shape with silver stringin...

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Early 1800s English George III Antique Shell Tea Caddies

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Silver Plate

Antique Georgian Mother of Pearl Bow Fronted Tea Caddy
Antique Georgian Mother of Pearl Bow Fronted Tea Caddy

Antique Georgian Mother of Pearl Bow Fronted Tea Caddy

Located in Northampton, GB

Regency Circa 1820 From our Tea Caddy collection, we are delighted to introduce to the market this Mother of Pearl Bow Fronted Tea Caddy. The Tea Caddy of beautiful bow fronted form...

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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Shell Tea Caddies

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Shell

Geometric Tea Caddy
Geometric Tea Caddy

Geometric Tea Caddy

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H 5.32 in W 9.26 in D 5.12 in

Geometric Tea Caddy

By Tunbridge Ware

Located in Northampton, GB

Tunbridge Wear Style From our Tea Caddy collection, we are pleased to offer this Geometric inlaid Tea Caddy. The Tea Caddy of rectangular box form is veneered in exotic coromandel ...

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Late 19th Century British High Victorian Antique Shell Tea Caddies

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