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Beautiful Papier Mache Tea Caddy Mother of Pearl 19th Century
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Beautiful Papier Mache Tea Caddy Mother of Pearl 19th Century

19th century
Sold 7 June 2025 · Rams Head Antiques
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Description

This 19th-century tea caddy is a stunning example of Victorian craftsmanship, made from papier mache with intricate Mother of Pearl inlaid detail. The dome shape is most appealing and the caddy is in excellent condition with lovely hand painted floral detail. The petals of the flowers are all inlaid pieces of mother of pearl and the lids of the caddy inside have mother of pearl button handles.

The lining is still intact to the two compartments.

A very decorative piece in lovely original condition.

The caddy measures 16 cms high by 26 cms wide and 21 cms deep

UK insured packing and delivery £15

Date of Manufacture

Rams Head Antiques has dated this Papier Mache Tea Caddy to the 1870s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
16cm (6.30")
Width
26cm (10.24")
Depth
21cm (8.27")
Reference Numbers
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SA1123782
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This 19th-century tea caddy is a stunning example of Victorian craftsmanship, made from papier mache with intricate Mother of Pearl inlaid detail.
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The dome shape is most appealing and the caddy is in excellent condition with lovely hand painted floral detail.
Rams Head Antiques

The petals of the flowers are all inlaid pieces of mother of pearl and the lids of the caddy inside have mother of pearl button handles.

fig 1. A dark, domed Victorian papier-mache tea caddy decorated with mother-of-pearl inlay, crushed pearl borders, and hand-painted gilt floral motifs.
fig 1. Beautiful Papier Mache Tea Caddy Mother of Pearl 19th Century

The lining is still intact to the two compartments.

A very decorative piece in lovely original condition.

The caddy measures 16 cms high by 26 cms wide and 21 cms deep

UK insured packing and delivery £15

Date of Manufacture

Rams Head Antiques has dated this Papier Mache Tea Caddy to the 1870s.

Height
16cm (6.30")
Width
26cm (10.24")
Depth
21cm (8.27")
Reference Numbers
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SA1123782
Rams Head Antiques
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Archive I A dark, domed Victorian papier-mache tea caddy decorated with mother-of-pearl inlay, crushed pearl borders, and hand-painted gilt floral motifs. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Beautiful Papier Mache Tea Caddy Mother of Pearl 19th Century

Archive II A dark, domed Victorian papier-mache tea caddy decorated with mother-of-pearl inlay, crushed pearl borders, and hand-painted gilt floral motifs. View II
Archive III A dark, domed Victorian papier-mache tea caddy decorated with mother-of-pearl inlay, crushed pearl borders, and hand-painted gilt floral motifs. View III
Archive IV A dark, domed Victorian papier-mache tea caddy decorated with mother-of-pearl inlay, crushed pearl borders, and hand-painted gilt floral motifs. View IV
Archive V A dark, domed Victorian papier-mache tea caddy decorated with mother-of-pearl inlay, crushed pearl borders, and hand-painted gilt floral motifs. View V
Archive VI A dark, domed Victorian papier-mache tea caddy decorated with mother-of-pearl inlay, crushed pearl borders, and hand-painted gilt floral motifs. View VI
Archive VII A dark, domed Victorian papier-mache tea caddy decorated with mother-of-pearl inlay, crushed pearl borders, and hand-painted gilt floral motifs. View VII
Archive VIII A dark, domed Victorian papier-mache tea caddy decorated with mother-of-pearl inlay, crushed pearl borders, and hand-painted gilt floral motifs. View VIII
Archive IX A dark, domed Victorian papier-mache tea caddy decorated with mother-of-pearl inlay, crushed pearl borders, and hand-painted gilt floral motifs. View IX
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Rams Head Antiques

Rams Head Antiques
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Durham
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A dark, domed Victorian papier-mache tea caddy decorated with mother-of-pearl inlay, crushed pearl borders, and hand-painted gilt floral motifs.
Beautiful Papier Mache Tea Caddy Mother of Pearl 19th Century
Ref: SA1123782
A dark, domed Victorian papier-mache tea caddy decorated with mother-of-pearl inlay, crushed pearl borders, and hand-painted gilt floral motifs.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectBoxes and Caddies
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialPapier-mache, Mother-of-pearl, Gilt paint, Lacquer
  • ColourBlack
  • MotifsMother-of-pearl inlay, Gilt scrollwork, Floral hand-painted motifs, Domed lid profile
  • SizeH 16 cm (6 in) x W 26 cm (10 in) x D 21 cm (8 in)

FAQs

A nineteenth-century papier-mache tea caddy is a decorative storage container made from compressed paper pulp layered with lacquer, historically used to store high-value loose tea leaves securely under lock and key.

These items were constructed from layers of paper pulp mixed with glue and resin, pressed into moulds, dried, and finished with multiple coats of dark lacquer. Artisans frequently integrated crushed mother-of-pearl inlay and hand-painted or gilt ornamentation.

Authentic pieces typically exhibit age-related craquelure in the lacquer surface, hand-applied gilt details, natural mother-of-pearl iridescence, and fitted interior compartments that often retain traces of foil or old lining papers.

This piece functions effectively as a decorative object on a sideboard, coffee table, or bookshelf, adding textural contrast, historical depth, and a polished metallic accent to contemporary living spaces.

Preservation requires keeping the object away from direct sunlight, high humidity, and extreme temperature fluctuations. Dust gently with a dry, soft microfiber cloth and avoid using chemical cleaning agents or water.
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