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Antique English Victorian Papier-mâché Tea Caddy
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Antique English Victorian Papier-mâché Tea Caddy

19th century
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A fine Mid 19th Century Antique English Victorian Papier-mâché two compartment Tea Caddy of octagonal rectangular form. Offered here in excellent condition, this lovely old caddy stands upon four simple scroll feet and retains it's two original inner lids, silver lining paper and overall inlaid floral decoration of abalone shell pearl heightened with gilding.

Height ~ 15.50 cm. / 6.10 inches ~ Width ~ 27.00 cm. / 10.62 inches ~ Depth ~ 19.00 cm. / 7.48 inches ~ Year ~ Circa 1840

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Physical Dimensions
Height
16cm (6.30")
Width
27cm (10.63")
Depth
19cm (7.48")
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Antiques4EU has dated this Victorian Papier Mache Tea Caddy to the 19th Century.

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A fine Mid 19th Century Antique English Victorian Papier-mâché two compartment Tea Caddy of octagonal rectangular form. Offered here in excellent condition, this lovely old caddy stands upon four simple scroll feet and retains it's two original inner lids, silver lining paper and overall inlaid floral decoration of abalone shell pearl heightened with gilding.
fig 1. A Victorian black papier-mache tea caddy with mother-of-pearl floral inlay and painted gilt details.
fig 1. Antique English Victorian Papier-mâché Tea Caddy

Height ~ 15.50 cm. / 6.10 inches ~ Width ~ 27.00 cm. / 10.62 inches ~ Depth ~ 19.00 cm. / 7.48 inches ~ Year ~ Circa 1840

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Our Warranty:- Buy it, enjoy it and take good care of it, subject only to these conditions, we undertake to accept this item back at any time and to credit the original purchase price against further purchases.

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Height
16cm (6.30")
Width
27cm (10.63")
Depth
19cm (7.48")
Date of Manufacture

Antiques4EU has dated this Victorian Papier Mache Tea Caddy to the 19th Century.

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SA1218528
Dealers Internal Ref
AEVPMTC-DRC
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Archive I A Victorian black papier-mache tea caddy with mother-of-pearl floral inlay and painted gilt details.

Antique English Victorian Papier-mâché Tea Caddy

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A Victorian black papier-mache tea caddy with mother-of-pearl floral inlay and painted gilt details.
Antique English Victorian Papier-mâché Tea Caddy
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A Victorian black papier-mache tea caddy with mother-of-pearl floral inlay and painted gilt details.
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  • ObjectTea Caddies
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialPapier-mache, Mother of Pearl, Lacquer, Gold Leaf
  • ColourBlack and Gold
  • MotifsMother-of-pearl inlay, Gilt floral decoration, Sarcophagus shape, Stepped lid
  • SizeH 16 cm (6 in) x W 27 cm (11 in) x D 19 cm (7 in)

This mid-nineteenth-century English Victorian tea caddy takes a sarcophagus form with an octagonal rectangular shape and a stepped lid. The object is constructed from papier-mâché, finished in black lacquer, and stands upon four simple scroll feet. Surface decoration comprises inlaid abalone shell mother-of-pearl floral motifs heightened with gilding across the body and lid, complemented by painted gilt details. The exterior shows minor wear to the gilt elements and edges consistent with its age, while the interior retains its two original inner lids and silver lining paper. Dimensions measure 16 cm high, 27 cm wide, and 19 cm deep. In a modern interior, this piece sits well upon a sideboard top as a decorative accessory or a practical small storage container for a living room, dining room, or hallway. The dark black body and shimmering pearl inlay integrate smoothly into traditional or eclectic interior schemes where antique storage pieces add character. Maintenance requires only gentle dusting with a soft, dry cloth to preserve the lacquer surface and mother-of-pearl ornamentation.

FAQs

Victorian papier-mache tea caddies were decorative containers produced during the nineteenth century using compressed paper pulp sealed with multiple layers of black varnish. Originating primarily in English manufacturing centres such as Birmingham and Wolverhampton, these vessels were crafted to store imported tea leaves securely.

Constructors pasted layers of paper onto shaped moulds, which were baked dry and saturated with linseed oil before black lacquering. Decorative embellishments often featured mother-of-pearl shell inlay, gilded paintwork, and occasionally hand-painted floral or landscape motifs.

Authentic items demonstrate age-appropriate surface crazing in the lacquer, subtle wear to the gilding, and substantial weight due to dense paper compression. Original brass hinges, lock plates, and remnants of foil lining inside the compartments also assist in identifying period pieces.

A lacquered tea caddy functions well as a decorative accent on a dining room sideboard, hallway console table, or library shelf. Placing it alongside contemporary textured ceramics or framed artwork creates a balanced contrast between historic craftsmanship and modern aesthetic elements.

Store the item away from direct sunlight, central heating sources, and humid environments, as moisture causes papier-mache to swell and lacquer to bloom. Dust softly using a clean microfibre cloth and avoid using chemical solvents, furniture polish, or liquid cleaners.
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