What was inside an old tea caddy?

These boxes typically contained two or three lidded internal canisters to keep green and black teas separate and aromatic. Many also featured a central well that held a glass bowl for blending leaves. Because tea was a precious commodity in Georgian and Victorian households, the entire chest remained locked, with the key kept securely by the master or mistress of the house.

How do I tell Regency from Victorian pieces?

Regency caddies generally display bold architectural forms, such as sarcophagus shapes with crisp brass inlay and lion mask ring handles. They favour sharp geometric lines and classical restraint. Victorian variants often embrace more exuberant ornamentation, incorporating mother-of-pearl floral mosaics, Tunbridge Ware pictorial scenes, or softer domed lids without the crisp brass stringing of the earlier era.

Can I still use these for storing tea?

While the internal compartments are historically designed for loose leaf tea, modern collectors generally use them to store small keepsakes, jewellery, or stationery. The original foil linings have usually degraded or been removed over the centuries. To preserve the dry wood and antique interior papers, it is best to keep them away from direct sunlight and damp environments rather than storing consumables inside them today.

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An inlaid rosewood caddy is a small, decorative wooden container built to store dry leaf tea securely, featuring contrasting timber and metal ornamentation.

Fine Early C19th Regency Period Brass-inlaid Rosewood Tea-poy .

19th century

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Fine Early C19th Regency Period Brass-inlaid Rosewood Tea-poy .

From M Lees and Sons

£1,150

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19th century

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Unusual Regency Brass Inlaid Teapoy

From John Howkins Antiques

£1,650

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Victorian Rosewood Sarcophagus Shaped Tea Caddy

19th century

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Victorian Rosewood Sarcophagus Shaped Tea Caddy

From Salisbury Antiques Centre

£240

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19th century

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A Rosewood Domed Top Tea Caddy

From John Beazor Antiques

£1,150

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Antique Victorian Rosewood Inlaid Sarcophagus Shaped Sewing Box

19th century

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Antique Victorian Rosewood Inlaid Sarcophagus Shaped Sewing Box

From The Antique Shop

£345

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Rare Regency Tunbridge Ware Sewing Basket

19th century

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Rare Regency Tunbridge Ware Sewing Basket

From Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)

£275

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Antique English Victorian Tunbridge Ware Tea Caddy ~ Henry Hollamby

19th century

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Antique English Victorian Tunbridge Ware Tea Caddy ~ Henry Hollamby

From Applecross Antiques

£1,250

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19th century

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Light Rosewood French Tea Caddy 1890

From Michael Johnson Antiques

£370

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19th century

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Brass Inlaid Rosewood Tea Caddy

From Georgian Antiques

£875

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Fine Regency Rosewood Tea Caddy. Complete

19th century

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Fine Regency Rosewood Tea Caddy. Complete

From Carse Antiques

£395

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Sarcophagus shapes and standalone teapoys appear frequently among these offerings, often retaining their original internal lidded compartments and glass mixing bowls.

William IV Period, Circa 1830 Wonderful Large Rosewood Tea Caddy Box or Chest with Beautiful Mother of Pearl Bird and Foliate Inlay.

19th century

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William IV Period, Circa 1830 Wonderful Large Rosewood Tea Caddy Box or Chest with Beautiful Mother of Pearl Bird and Foliate Inlay.

From Serpentine Antiques

£595

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19th century

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Fine Tunbridge Ware Lined Box

From Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge

£105

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Antique Sarcophagus Tea Caddy, English, Loose Leaf Case, William Iv, Circa 1835

18th century

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Antique Sarcophagus Tea Caddy, English, Loose Leaf Case, William Iv, Circa 1835

From London Fine Antiques

£895

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Regency Rosewood and Brass Inlaid Tea Caddy

19th century

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Regency Rosewood and Brass Inlaid Tea Caddy

From Hobson May Collection

£525

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Georgian Rosewood and Mother of Pearl Inlaid Gentlemens Table Cabinet

18th century

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Georgian Rosewood and Mother of Pearl Inlaid Gentlemens Table Cabinet

From Peter Harris Clocks & Militaria

£750

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19th century

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A Rosewood Correspondence Box

From John Beazor Antiques

£425

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Inlaid Rosewood Caddy

Fine Early C19th Regency Period Brass-inlaid Rosewood Tea-poy .

Unusual Regency Brass Inlaid Teapoy

Victorian Rosewood Sarcophagus Shaped Tea Caddy

A Rosewood Domed Top Tea Caddy

Antique Victorian Rosewood Inlaid Sarcophagus Shaped Sewing Box

Rare Regency Tunbridge Ware Sewing Basket

Antique English Victorian Tunbridge Ware Tea Caddy ~ Henry Hollamby

Light Rosewood French Tea Caddy 1890

Brass Inlaid Rosewood Tea Caddy

Fine Regency Rosewood Tea Caddy. Complete

William IV Period, Circa 1830 Wonderful Large Rosewood Tea Caddy Box or Chest with Beautiful Mother of Pearl Bird and Foliate Inlay.

Fine Tunbridge Ware Lined Box

Antique Sarcophagus Tea Caddy, English, Loose Leaf Case, William Iv, Circa 1835

Regency Rosewood and Brass Inlaid Tea Caddy

Georgian Rosewood and Mother of Pearl Inlaid Gentlemens Table Cabinet

A Rosewood Correspondence Box

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