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Early 19th.c. Chinese Tea Caddy
John Howkins Antiques
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Early 19th.c. Chinese Tea Caddy

19th century
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An interesting early 19th. Century Chinese tea caddy or tea box. Contained within the original black lacquered wooden box is the pewter caddy with a coat of arms for Charles Marten and Bramah lock (no key). The caddy having an engraved lid with 3 Chinese characters within scrolling foliage and carved bone pull. The whole in good original condition. Dimensions:- Height…8.25’’/ 21cm. Width…14’’/ 35.5cm. Depth…11.75’’/ 30cm. Free U.K. delivery on this item.

Physical Dimensions
Height
21cm (8.27")
Width
35.5cm (13.98")
Depth
30cm (11.81")
Declaration

John Howkins Antiques has dated this Chinese Lacquer Tea Caddy to the 19th Century.

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SA1124965
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21964
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Description
An interesting early 19th. Century Chinese tea caddy or tea box.
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Contained within the original black lacquered wooden box is the pewter caddy with a coat of arms for Charles Marten and Bramah lock (no key).
John Howkins Antiques

The caddy having an engraved lid with 3 Chinese characters within scrolling foliage and carved bone pull. The whole in good original condition. Dimensions:- Height…8.25’’/ 21cm. Width…14’’/ 35.5cm. Depth…11.75’’/ 30cm. Free U.K. delivery on this item.

Height
21cm (8.27")
Width
35.5cm (13.98")
Depth
30cm (11.81")
Date of Manufacture

John Howkins Antiques has dated this Chinese Lacquer Tea Caddy to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1124965
Dealers Internal Ref
21964
John Howkins Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2010
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An open early nineteenth-century Chinese export black lacquer tea caddy featuring an engraved pewter inner lid and brass hinges.
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Archive I An open early nineteenth-century Chinese export black lacquer tea caddy featuring an engraved pewter inner lid and brass hinges.

Early 19th.C. Chinese Tea Caddy

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John Howkins Antiques
Telephone 01508 498335 or 07770 311 611
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Hempnall Green
Norfolk
NR15 2NR
United Kingdom
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An open early nineteenth-century Chinese export black lacquer tea caddy featuring an engraved pewter inner lid and brass hinges.
Early 19th.C. Chinese Tea Caddy
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An open early nineteenth-century Chinese export black lacquer tea caddy featuring an engraved pewter inner lid and brass hinges.
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Chinese export tea caddies were specialized containers crafted during the Qing Dynasty to safely store and preserve valuable tea leaves during transport and display in Western homes.

These boxes typically featured black or red lacquered wood exteriors, fitted with internal lead, tin, or pewter canisters engraved with floral or figurative motifs to protect contents against moisture.

Authentic pieces often display hand-carved bone finials, brass hardware with original fittings, fine hand-engraved metal inner lids, and characteristic age-related wear within the lacquer finish.

Decorative boxes like tea caddies work well as focal accents on a console table, mantelpiece, or desk, adding historical texture and craftsmanship to contemporary or traditional schemes.

Keep the piece away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent cracking, dusting gently with a soft dry cloth while avoiding harsh chemical cleansers or water on lacquered surfaces.
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