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Fine Quality Early Victorian Tea Caddy
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Fine Quality Early Victorian Tea Caddy

19th century
Sold 3 November 2025 · Sturmans Antiques
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A fine quality large early Victorian coromandel brass trimmed tea caddy with outstanding fitted interior c.1860. The dome top casket shaped box with choice cut coromandel veneers and engraved decorative brass bindings; carry handle to the top. The lid lifting to reveal a superb original fitted interior with two removable dome top caddies set to each side, one for black and the other for green tea. A video of this tea casket can be viewed on our YouTube channel - www.youtube.com/@sturmansantiques1428/videos . Each caddy with spring release catch for the lid and original foil lined interior, matching coromandel veneers to the exterior. Original removable cut crystal blending bowl to the centre and red velvet lined interior to the lid. The engraved Bramah lock plate bearing the makers name Sampson Mordan, London; in working order with two keys. Presented in superb original complete condition with a rich colour and original polish. Measures 13" wide x 6.5" deep x 7.5" high.

Postage and packing cost (tracked and insured) for this item is £27.00 for mainland UK. Please contact us for delivery abroad.

Physical Dimensions
Height
19cm (7.48")
Width
33cm (12.99")
Depth
16.5cm (6.50")
Declaration

Sturmans Antiques has dated this Victorian Wood Tea Caddy to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1071114
Dealers Internal Reference
Stock number 39598
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Description
A fine quality large early Victorian coromandel brass trimmed tea caddy with outstanding fitted interior c.1860.
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The dome top casket shaped box with choice cut coromandel veneers and engraved decorative brass bindings; carry handle to the top.
Sturmans Antiques

The lid lifting to reveal a superb original fitted interior with two removable dome top caddies set to each side, one for black and the other for green tea. A video of this tea casket can be viewed on our YouTube channel - www.youtube.com/@sturmansantiques1428/videos . Each caddy with spring release catch for the lid and original foil lined interior, matching coromandel veneers to the exterior. Original removable cut crystal blending bowl to the centre and red velvet lined interior to the lid. The engraved Bramah lock plate bearing the makers name Sampson Mordan, London; in working order with two keys. Presented in superb original complete condition with a rich colour and original polish. Measures 13" wide x 6.5" deep x 7.5" high.

Postage and packing cost (tracked and insured) for this item is £27.00 for mainland UK. Please contact us for delivery abroad.

Height
19cm (7.48")
Width
33cm (12.99")
Depth
16.5cm (6.50")
Date of Manufacture

Sturmans Antiques has dated this Victorian Wood Tea Caddy to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1071114
Dealers Internal Ref
Stock number 39598
Sturmans Antiques
Sturmans Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2012

Specialists in antique walnut & oak furniture, upholstered chairs, globes, boxes & tantaluses, clocks & barometers, old moorcroft & silver

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An open Victorian wooden tea caddy featuring engraved brass mounts, two lidded internal compartments, a central cut-crystal mixing bowl, and a red velvet lining. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An open Victorian wooden tea caddy featuring engraved brass mounts, two lidded internal compartments, a central cut-crystal mixing bowl, and a red velvet lining. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Fine Quality Early Victorian Tea Caddy

Archive II An open Victorian wooden tea caddy featuring engraved brass mounts, two lidded internal compartments, a central cut-crystal mixing bowl, and a red velvet lining. View II
Archive III An open Victorian wooden tea caddy featuring engraved brass mounts, two lidded internal compartments, a central cut-crystal mixing bowl, and a red velvet lining. View III
Archive IV An open Victorian wooden tea caddy featuring engraved brass mounts, two lidded internal compartments, a central cut-crystal mixing bowl, and a red velvet lining. View IV
Archive V An open Victorian wooden tea caddy featuring engraved brass mounts, two lidded internal compartments, a central cut-crystal mixing bowl, and a red velvet lining. View V
Archive VI An open Victorian wooden tea caddy featuring engraved brass mounts, two lidded internal compartments, a central cut-crystal mixing bowl, and a red velvet lining. View VI
Archive VII An open Victorian wooden tea caddy featuring engraved brass mounts, two lidded internal compartments, a central cut-crystal mixing bowl, and a red velvet lining. View VII
Archive VIII An open Victorian wooden tea caddy featuring engraved brass mounts, two lidded internal compartments, a central cut-crystal mixing bowl, and a red velvet lining. View VIII
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Sturmans Antiques Ltd
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Hawes
North Yorkshire
DL8 3QW
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Sep 2012
Items For Sale 189
Items Sold 10,925
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An open Victorian wooden tea caddy featuring engraved brass mounts, two lidded internal compartments, a central cut-crystal mixing bowl, and a red velvet lining.
Fine Quality Early Victorian Tea Caddy
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An open Victorian wooden tea caddy featuring engraved brass mounts, two lidded internal compartments, a central cut-crystal mixing bowl, and a red velvet lining.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDecorative Boxes
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialWood, Brass, Velvet, Glass
  • ColourBrown
  • MotifsBrass escutcheons, Cut glass mixing bowl, Twin lidded compartments, Velvet interior lining
  • SizeH 19 cm (7 in) x W 33 cm (13 in) x D 16.5 cm (6 in)

FAQs

A Victorian tea caddy is a specialized container manufactured during the 19th century to store dry tea leaves securely, often featuring internal compartments and a central mixing bowl.

These boxes are frequently constructed from dense timbers such as rosewood, mahogany, or burr walnut, and are commonly embellished with brass inlays, mother-of-pearl, and velvet or silk linings.

Authentication involves examining construction methods, hand-cut dovetail joints, original escutcheons and hinges, and historical wear patterns consistent with nineteenth-century cabinet-making techniques.

An antique caddy functions effectively as a decorative tabletop accessory, displayed on a side table, shelf, or desk to add texture and historical interest to a room.

Preservation requires keeping the item away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent wood cracking, dusting regularly with a soft cloth, and occasionally applying appropriate wax polish.
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