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Antique 18th Century Chinese Tea Caddy
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Antique 18th Century Chinese Tea Caddy

18th century
Sold 13 December 2024 · Antoinettes Heirlooms
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Description

This delightful tea caddy was manufactured in China in the mid 1700’s

The Body of the caddy is free from damage or restoration, the caddy lid has a small underside chip which is otherwise under able.

The overglaze hand decoration is in simplified form.

The fine ochre has then been over gilded, the chain detail is interspersed with small floral decoration however not symmetrical.

Gilding wear is the only criticism of the body.

Again social wear is the main rim and tip damage evidenced apart from the under rim Chip clearly photographed

Date of Manufacture

Antoinettes Heirlooms has dated this Antique Porcelain Tea Caddy to the 18th Century.

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SA977626
Dealers Internal Reference
Ngard323
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Description
This delightful tea caddy was manufactured in China in the mid 1700’s
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The Body of the caddy is free from damage or restoration, the caddy lid has a small underside chip which is otherwise under able.
Antoinettes Heirlooms

The overglaze hand decoration is in simplified form.

fig 1. An 18th-century Chinese porcelain tea caddy featuring vertical floral and geometric enamel stripes and a fitted lid.
fig 1. Antique 18th Century Chinese Tea Caddy

The fine ochre has then been over gilded, the chain detail is interspersed with small floral decoration however not symmetrical.

Gilding wear is the only criticism of the body.

Again social wear is the main rim and tip damage evidenced apart from the under rim Chip clearly photographed

Date of Manufacture

Antoinettes Heirlooms has dated this Antique Porcelain Tea Caddy to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA977626
Dealers Internal Ref
Ngard323
Antoinettes Heirlooms
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Archive I An 18th-century Chinese porcelain tea caddy featuring vertical floral and geometric enamel stripes and a fitted lid. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique 18th Century Chinese Tea Caddy

Archive II An 18th-century Chinese porcelain tea caddy featuring vertical floral and geometric enamel stripes and a fitted lid. View II
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The Charlecote Pheasant Hotel
Charlecote
Warwickshire
CV35 9EW
United Kingdom
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An 18th-century Chinese porcelain tea caddy featuring vertical floral and geometric enamel stripes and a fitted lid.
Antique 18th century Chinese tea caddy
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An 18th-century Chinese porcelain tea caddy featuring vertical floral and geometric enamel stripes and a fitted lid.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectTea Caddies
  • Period18th century
  • StyleQing Dynasty Export
  • MaterialPorcelain, Enamel
  • ColourMulticolour
  • MotifsHand-painted floral sprays, Vertical striped panels, Gilt accents, Fitted dome lid

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An antique tea caddy is a small storage container historically used to store dry tea leaves securely when tea was an expensive commodity, often featuring a fitted lid to preserve freshness and aroma.

Eighteenth-century tea caddies were crafted from a variety of luxury materials, including fine Chinese export porcelain, various hardwoods such as mahogany and burr walnut, metals like pewter and silver, and tortoiseshell.

Authentication involves examining the glaze consistency, hand-painted details, wear patterns on the base, paste composition, and characteristic firing imperfections typical of early manufacturing techniques.

These pieces can be displayed on mantelpieces, open shelving, or sideboards as curated objets dart, adding historical texture and refined colour accents to contemporary spaces.

Preservation requires keeping the pieces away from direct sunlight, avoiding abrasive cleaning agents, washing gently by hand only when necessary with lukewarm water, and handling them carefully by the body rather than delicate lids.
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