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Tea Caddies — Precious Objects - Cordy's
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| Number of lots recorded: | 96 |
| Lots with images: | 95 |
| Prices available: | 96 |
Category:
Tea Caddies
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| *** | 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… | *** |  |
| *** | A Regency tortoiseshell tea caddy, of sarcophagus form with radiating pattern to the lid and front, canted corners, ivory trim and handles to the two interior lids, raised on bun feet. Minor attention required. 17.5 cm x 9.6 cm x 13.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | 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 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. | *** |  |
| *** | 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… | *** |  |
| *** | 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 good early Victorian tortoiseshell casket form tea caddy, serpentine front, the hinged lid with single interior lid covering the double compartments, ivory trim and finial, the conforming flared apron base supported on four tortoiseshell compressed bun… | *** |  |
| *** | 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… | *** | N/A |
| *** | A rare Queen Anne Britannia standard silver tea caddy, hexagonal form, the cap form lid with bead finial, spreading base. London 1709 by William Francis. 136.5gms. Height 12 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A good early Victorian tortoiseshell tea caddy, rectangular form, the mildly domed lid of hexagonal section, plain un-engraved rectangular top plaque and escutcheon, opening to reveal an ivory lined edge interior and two tortoiseshell covered compartments… | *** |  |
| *** | An impressive Regency tortoiseshell tea caddy of sarcophagus form, the stepped lid with ivory and metal stringing the body with chamfered corners, ring side handles, flower form metal feet, the interior with two tortoiseshell lidded compartments, space… | *** |  |
| *** | 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 | *** |  |
| *** | A good Regency tortoiseshell tea caddy, rectangular form with hinged panelled lid, ivory trim, two tortoiseshell covered interior lids, raised on compressed circular bone feet. 18.5 cm x 10 cm x 12 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A rare pair of 18th century German Nuremberg silver lidded tea caddies, baluster urn form with pedestal bases, the domed lids with oval finials, embossed and engraved leaf, ribbed and swag forms, height 20 cm. 528gm. Provenance: Ex. the estate collection… | *** |  |
| *** | An exceptional Regency rosewood sarcophagus tea caddy, the exterior with gilt cut brass, mop and abalone decorative inlays, enclosing two original conforming compartments flanking the cut crystal footed mixing bowl, captured ring side handles and… | *** |  |
| *** | A Victorian silver plain canister form tea caddy, most gilt remains to exterior and interior, plain cylinder form, recessed lid, a fine engraved elaborate crest and arms for Spencer-Bulkeley [Wynn], 3rd Baron Newborough (1803-1888) [Sable three… | *** |  |
| *** | A rare William IV mahogany miniature chiffonier tea caddy, upstand back, single drawer above two arched panelled doors enclosing two tea caddy drawers with lids above two smaller drawers, original linings and turned bone handles, all raised on turned feet… | *** |  |
| *** | 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 good Edwardian silver tea caddy in the Adams manner, oval form, the fitted lid with domed central section and ebony finial, all fitted to a conforming boat form tray, raised on compressed ball feet, fine reeded rims. London 1906 by Martin Hall & Co.… | *** |  |
| *** | A small silver tea caddy, cube form, decorated in relief with European peasants in a landscape. Chester 1903. Height 8.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A parquetry and Tunbridge inlay tea caddy, opening to reveal two compartments with lids. 21.5 cm x 11.5 cm x 12 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A Sheraton cube-form tea caddy, oval radiating inlays, cross-banded detail, chamfered corners, bone inlaid teardrop form escutcheon, a brass captured handle to the top. 12.5 cm x 10 cm x 12 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A late Victorian silver tea caddy, the shaped square section body with large flat bulbous top lid, raised on four tapered fin decorated feet. Vacant shield cartouche. Birmingham 1898 by Hilliard & Thomason. 132gm, height 12 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A Victorian silver tea caddy, bombe shape, the exterior profusely embossed, the lid with a pagoda knop, raised on four scrolling feet, Birmingham 1851 by Elkington & Co Ltd. 391gm. | *** |  |
| *** | An early 1900s silver tea caddy, oval form with engraved wreaths and swags to exterior, beaded rims, Chester 1912. 99.97gm. | *** |  |
| *** | An old Berlin hand-painted porcelain tea caddy, the front and back panels painted with classical figured scenes, jewelled gilt borders on cobalt ground, the sides, top and lid with further conforming detail, underglaze blue mark, signed J. Koller, the… | *** |  |
| *** | An early 20th century ornate German silver embossed tea caddy, rectangular baluster form, profusely embossed with Harbour scenes including buildings, figures and boats, the conforming lid surmounted with a full figure lion. German silver marks for B.… | *** |  |
| *** | An early 19th century lacquered tea caddy decorated in Japanese motifs and florals in gilt and red, the interior with original sink linings and lids. 20.5 x 14 x 12.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Victorian mother-of-pearl and abalone tea caddy, the exterior decorated in traditional checkerboard design, the lid opens to reveal two lidded compartments with ivory knobs, the rim and feet also of ivory. 12 cm x 8.5 cm x 10 cm | *** |  |
| *** | 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 sides, the interior with two compartments and original mixing bowl. 29 x 14 x 15 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | An English Pewter tea caddy or biscuit box designed by Archibald Knox decorated with the Honesty leaf motif, square swollen shape, the lid with double bar handle. Marked 'English Pewter 0194', height 12 cmmm x 10.5 cm square. | *** |  |
| *** | A small Victorian silver tea caddy, by Deakin & Francis, Birmingham 1875. 115gm., oval with gadrooned rim, flame finial. Height 9 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A Victorian burr walnut tea caddy, sarcophagus shape, raised on disc feet, the interior with two lidded tea compartments, mixing bowl compartment absent. 36 x 21 x 22 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A c.1900 Dutch .835 silver decorative tea caddy, oval section, the cylindrical body with traditional repousse tavern scenes with multiple figures, the lobed shoulder below the decorative cap form lid with turned finial. 165gms. Height 11.2 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A late 19th century French 'The' (tea) caddy, the hinged lid inlaid with cut brass floral designs and inlaid mother-of-pearl florets framing 'The' in script, the front with similar cartouches inlaid to two small hinged doors; barley twist haft-columns… | *** |  |
| *** | An early 20th century silver tea caddy of serpentine rectangular form, the oval domed hinged lid with ivory finial, raised on compressed bun feet. London 1914 by S.W. Smith & Co. 11 x 8 x 10.5 cm Weight 287gms | *** |  |
| *** | 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 | *** |  |
| *** | An ebony crossbanded mahogany tea caddy, with brass stringing and clashed edges, with brass bale handle to the lid and raised on brass ogee feet. The interior with three compartments holding two original cut glass caddies, one with original lid; flanking… | *** |  |
| *** | A 19th century oak tea caddy of heavily carved casket form, the lid and wall deeply carved with acanthus panels, the interior fitted with two lidded compartments flanking a space to insert a mixing bowl. 38 cm x 21 cm x230 | *** |  |
| *** | An elegant Regency mahogany sarcophagus tea caddy, with ring side handles, squat bun feet, two compartments to the interior flanking a cavity for a mixing bowl. Inlaid mother of pearl floral motifs to the lid and as the keyhole escutcheon. 31 x 16 x 20 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A Victorian rosewood tea caddy, swollen sarcophagus form, the interior with tufted velvet to lid, two tea compartments and compartment for mixing bowl, brass captured ring side handles and raised on high decorative hairy paw feet (old faults). 31 x 16.5 x… | *** |  |
| *** | A Victorian amboyna wood tea caddy of sarcophagus shape, the interior with two lidded compartments and a rouched velvet lid, brass keyhole escutcheon and wood ring side handles, decorative boxwood stringing, on four bun feet. 23 x 12 x 16 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Georgian mahogany tea caddy of oval section, the hinged lid and body veneered with flame mahogany, the lid etched with satinwood patterned with a black dot border, old repair to the escutcheon surround. 20 x 11.5 x 13 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A George III ivory octagonal tea caddy, the ivory panels with fine banded green stained ivory and other banding, silver shield escutcheon, remains of silver foil to lining, some distress. 10 cm x 7.5 cm x 12 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Georgian tea caddy, oval form, the lid and base in satinwood with the walls in satin birch veneer, the interior compartments missing, ivory key escutcheon and decorative flower to lid. 25 x 11 x 11 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A 19th century elm octagonal pillar-box tea caddy, with 'pagoda' lid surmounted by a brass finial. Height 30 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Regency rosewood tea caddy, sarcophagus form, the interior with two removable hinge lidded compartments flanking the engraved mixing bowl. | *** |  |
| *** | A Victorian period walnut tea caddy, the dome top and front with decoratively cut-out brass panels inlaid with agate cabochon stones, the interior with two domed lidded compartments, original lining to lid. 23.5 cm x 12.5 cm x 15.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Victorian silver tea caddy, of baluster shape with embossed floral decoration. London 1897 by Edmund Johnson. 230gm. Height 15 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A small silver tea caddy, cylindrical, decorated in relief with chinoiseries. Birmingham 1899. Height 6.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | An early 1900s silver tea caddy, inverted baluster box form, the hinged lid with engraved initials to top, raised on four feet. Chester 1911 by S. Blanckensee & Son Ltd. 290gms. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection. 9 cm x 8 cm x 12 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A silver and tortoiseshell tea caddy of oval section with a conforming press-on lid. Birmingham 1920 by Horton & Allday. Height 8.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A c.1900 fancy silver embossed tea caddy, oval form with a full encircling repousse band of figures in a landscape including multiple buildings, fine beaded borders, oval fitted cap lid. Import marks for London 1901. Weight 193gms. | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese export ware famille rose porcelain tea caddy, of shouldered shape, the panels to either side painted with figures in landscape; provenance to an Otago goldfield's recovery. Hairline crack to mouth. Height 11.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A late Victorian silver hinged lidded tea caddy, lobed ovoid form with floral embossed and C-scroll top rim, the lid with wrythen finial, raised on four pad feet. London 1897 by George Unite & Sons. 209gm. | *** |  |
| *** | A Regency walnut tea caddy, square sarcophagus form, with four interior lidded compartments, raised on small bun feet. 21 x 21 x 22 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A silver tea caddy, pillarbox shape with scrolling hinged handle to lid, Birmingham 1909, 111gm. | *** |  |
| *** | A walnut tea caddy with brass strap and 'Rope-Work' binding and conforming plaque to the lid, the interior with glass lined compartments, one faulted. 26 cm x 17 cm x 16 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Victorian black lacquer and gilt chinoiserie tea caddy, the interior with one tin lined tea container, with original two lids, raised on bun feet. (top faded and worn). 21 x 15 x 12.5 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A Regency rosewood inlaid tea caddy, of sarcophagus form, fine satinwood inlaid panels with elaborate scrolling frame, captured ring handles, the interior with two lidded compartments. | *** |  |
| *** | An early Victorian burr walnut tea caddy, the interior with two lidded compartments and paper lining to lid, brass keyhole escutcheon. 21.5 cm x 13 cm x 12.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | An Art Nouveau silver small tea caddy, oval section, decorated with a frieze of stylized flowers issuing from a sinuous stem. Sheffield 1906 by Lee & Wigfull (Henry Wigfull), height 9.5 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Emeritus Professor Brian Coote CBE,… | *** |  |
| *** | A Georgian mahogany tea caddy of oblong form, the front and lid with inlaid shell decoration and boxwood stringing, interior compartments missing, lined with marbled paper. 19.5 x 11.5 x 13 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Regency mahogany tea caddy, plain rectangular form with ebony strung borders, minor losses, gilded brass captured ring handles and ball feet, original fitted interior with twin compartments and a glass mixing bowl. | *** |  |
| *** | A silver tea caddy of oval section with rope twist decoration at the foot and shoulder, the conforming cover with matching decoration. Chester 1912, maker's marks rubbed. Height 9 cm | *** |  |
| *** | An early 19th century mahogany tea caddy of sarcophagus form, the lid opens to reveal two lidded compartments, ivory escutcheon, four disc feet with wooden side handles, side rings missing. 25 x 16 x 18 cm Some damage | *** |  |
| *** | A George III flame mahogany tea caddy/box, rectangular form, the lid with a concave top edge, decorative stringing, swing handle to the hinged lid enclosing a three section interior. 24 cm x 13 cm x 14 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A Regency mahogany tea caddy, the interior fitted with two lidded canisters flanking a glass mixing bowl. 31 cm x 15 cm x 15 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Regency rosewood tea caddy, of sarcophagus shape with mother-of-pearl inlay, the hinged lid opening to reveal two compartments flanking a cavity for a mixing bowl. Width 34 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Continental bleu celeste glass tea caddy, rectangular shape with canted corners, gilt metal clashed edges and keyhole escutcheon, engraved monogram to the lid 'LM'. 11 cm x 8 cm x 10 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Georgian Revival silver tea caddy, of plain oval shape with reeded borders. (Dent beneath finial). Chester 1923. | *** |  |
| *** | A Georgian satinwood tea caddy, decorative stringing and restrained inlay to exterior, captured ring side handles, the interior with two lidded compartments and aperture for mixing bowl. 30 cm x 15 cm x 15.5 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A 19th century tea caddy, of domed casket form, burr walnut veneer inlaid with two bands of Tunbridge inlay, the interior with two lidded compartments. Width 18 cm | *** |  |
| *** | An antique Sheraton style satinwood two compartment tea caddy, octagonal with green coloured inlays of bird, shell and vases of flowers. Some distress. with provenance. Length 17 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Victorian silver tea caddy, the ovoid body with wrythen lobed decoration, the cover with conforming decoration. London 1891 by Josiah Williams & Co. Weight 106gms, height 9.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A William IV mahogany tea caddy, sarcophagus form, the interior with three compartments, one ivory knob remaining, captured ring side handles with lion face back plate, on four bun feet. (Small repair to lid). 36 cm x 21 cm x 19 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Victorian burr walnut tea caddy, oblong, the interior with two curved lidded removable caddies. 25 x 15 x 16.5 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A Victorian chinoiserie tea caddy, the interior with tin liner, the lid decorated with conforming chinoiserie designs, ivory button, width 16.5 cm, depth 11.5 cm, height 9.5 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | An Edwardian silver cylindrical tea caddy of oval section, the body with a relief band of cavorting cherubs, punched flattened rims to the body and cap lid. Birmingham 1902 by Thomas Ducrow. 8 cm x 5.5 cm x 9.2 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Japanese mixed metal tea caddy, ovoid shape with tall domed cover, the darkened body decorated with cranes in flight above bamboo, the cover decorated with a scrolling dragon motif and lappet frieze. Early Meiji period. Height 15 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A rare early 19th century straw tea caddy, treasure chest' shape with the exterior extensively patterned, the lid opens to reveal two straw lidded compartments with ivory knobs. These straw boxes, tea caddies, miniature writing slopes, etc were made by… | *** |  |
| *** | A Regency rosewood tea caddy, sarcophagus form, the interior with two lidded compartments and an old glass mixing bowl. A.F. | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese porcelain tea caddy, European silver shape, square pillow form with arched shoulders, decorated in underglaze blue with lakeside pavilions and temples. Lid absent. Height 11.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A good Victorian period brass mounted walnut two compartment tea caddy, the domed top set with a central circular black banded agate. Length 20 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Georgian period rosewood two compartment tea caddy of plain octagonal shape with boxwood stringing, the internal lids with original turned bone handles. minor distress. Length 20.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Regency flame mahogany tea caddy, sarcophagus form, captured ring side handles, M-'o-P inlay and escutcheon, the interior with twin compartments and maker's/retailer's label. Small veneer flaw. | *** |  |
| *** | A 19th century satinwood sarcophagus-shaped tea caddy, with three compartments to the interior, raised on bun feet. | *** |  |
| *** | A near pair of early 19th century mahogany tea caddies, oblong with slightly domed hinged lids, one with undivided interior, the other with three compartments and a well concealed secret drawer to the base. Slight losses. 20.5 cm x 12 cm x 12 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Regency mahogany sarcophagus tea caddy, with ring side handles (one faulted), squat bun feet, two compartments to the interior flanking a cavity for a mixing bowl. 31 x 16 x 20 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A Regency mahogany tea caddy with satinwood stringing, oblong, the interior with two compartments flanking a well for bowl. 29 cm x 14.5 cm x 14.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | An Art Nouveau glass tea caddy by Pallme-Konig, canister form with traditional iridescent trail and lustrous body. Silver plate screw-down lid with mark to interior, possibly that for WMF, height 17 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | Two early 19th century European porcelain famille rose tea caddies, each with an ovoid body hand painted with traditional famille rose figures, each missing its lid and with a flared base, height 10.5 cm ea., minor chip to interior rim of one | *** |  |
| *** | A George III flame mahogany tea caddy, the fitted interior with twin compartments, mixing bowl absent. Length 30.5 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | An early 19th century sarcophagus tea caddy in mahogany with satinwood stringing and inlaid escutcheon, raised on gilt metal claw feet; the interior divided into three compartments, lids absent, some faults. 28 x 14 x 16 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Regency rosewood tea caddy, plain sarcophagus form, mother-of-pearl- inlaid escutcheon, vacant interior. 28.5 cm x 13.5 cm x 15.5 cm | *** |  |