What is a black lacquered tea box?

These items are covered storage containers built to hold dried tea leaves in nineteenth-century homes. They combine wooden or papier-mâché foundations with glossy dark finishes and decorative artwork.

How were these boxes used originally?

Tea was an expensive commodity, so leaves were kept locked inside these caddies by the head of the household. Servants brought the container to the table when tea was prepared for guests.

How do I date a Regency piece?

Regency examples often feature precise penwork decoration and classical or Chinoiserie motifs characteristic of the early nineteenth century. Construction details and compartment layouts help confirm this period.

Where were Chinese export pieces made?

These items were produced in workshops in China specifically for European and British buyers. They reflect traditional domestic craftsmanship adapted to Western tastes.

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These black lacquered tea box items bring polished surfaces and intricate gilt motifs into a room, offering both containment and historical presence.

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19th Century Chinese Tea Caddy

From Pareglio & Ayres Antiques Interiors

£425

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