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Regency Tole Tea Caddy
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Regency Tole Tea Caddy

19th century
Sold 23 July 2026 · Gary Wright Antiques Ltd
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Description

Rare Regency tole tea caddy with original decoration of fruit and leaves 6½ in wide £680

Date of Manufacture

Gary Wright Antiques Ltd has dated this Regency Painted Toleware Tea Caddy to the Regency era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
16.5cm (6.50")
Width
16.5cm (6.50")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Reference Numbers
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SA152583
Dealers Internal Reference
R0265
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Description
Rare Regency tole tea caddy with original decoration of fruit and leaves 6½ in wide £680
Date of Manufacture

Gary Wright Antiques Ltd has dated this Regency Painted Toleware Tea Caddy to the Regency era.

Height
16.5cm (6.50")
Width
16.5cm (6.50")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA152583
Dealers Internal Ref
R0265
Gary Wright Antiques Ltd
Gary Wright Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2011

Specialists in c18th & c19th furniture and objects

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A rectangular Regency toleware tea caddy featuring hand-painted fruit motifs and gilt line accents on a dark painted metal body with a central lid knob. SOLD23 JUL 26
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Archive I A rectangular Regency toleware tea caddy featuring hand-painted fruit motifs and gilt line accents on a dark painted metal body with a central lid knob. SOLD23 JUL 26

Regency Tole Tea Caddy

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Gary Wright Antiques Ltd

Gary Wright Antiques Ltd
Telephone 07831 653843
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5 Fosseway Business Park
Stratford Road
Moreton-in-Marsh
Gloucestershire
GL56 9NQ
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/garywright
Verified Since Nov 2011
Items For Sale 363
Items Sold 466
Gary Wright Antiques Ltd
Gary Wright Antiques Ltd
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Location: 5 Fosseway Business Park, Stratford Road, Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire, GL56 9NQ, United Kingdom
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A rectangular Regency toleware tea caddy featuring hand-painted fruit motifs and gilt line accents on a dark painted metal body with a central lid knob.
Regency tole tea caddy
Ref: SA152583
A rectangular Regency toleware tea caddy featuring hand-painted fruit motifs and gilt line accents on a dark painted metal body with a central lid knob.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectTea Caddies
  • Period19th century
  • StyleRegency
  • MaterialTin, Lacquer, Gilt
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsHand-painted fruit, Gilt banding, Central keyhole escutcheon, Lidded metal container
  • SizeH 16.5 cm (6 in) x W 16.5 cm (6 in) x D 8 cm (3 in)

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Regency toleware refers to metal objects, typically tin or iron, coated with lacquer or paint, which gained immense popularity during the British Regency era in the early 19th century.

These pieces were constructed from shaped sheet metal, finished with multiple layers of japanning or opaque paint, and frequently embellished with hand-painted motifs and gilt detailing.

Authentic pieces typically exhibit genuine age-related craquelure, hand-applied brushwork rather than modern transfer printing, period-appropriate brass or iron hardware, and historical wear patterns to the base.

This type of decorative accessory works effectively when placed on a bookshelf, mantelpiece, or side table to add historical texture, metallic contrast, and rich colour to a contemporary room scheme.

Preserve painted metal objects by keeping them away from direct sunlight and high humidity, cleaning only with a dry, soft microfibre cloth, and avoiding all chemical solvents or abrasive cleaners.
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