The evolution of the tea caddy back to latest news and articles to augment your developing expertise in tea, and delight your family and guests, our twinings tea caddies are a really fabulous addition to the tea table, and have their own history too. The schiffer book for collectors antique boxes, tea caddies and society 17001880. Antique tea caddies an introduction to tea caddies an introduction to tea caddies tea caddies of the 18th and early 19th centuries not only reflect an important and fascinating social custom, but they demonstrate the best craftsmanship in practically every decorative material and technique of the age. Tea was taxed at an extremely high rate in the 17th and 18th centuries, therefore it needed to be kept under lock and key and this is where the invention of tea caddies came into play. In response to growing interest, the society of caddy spoon collectors was founded in 1963, by respected antique expert eric delieb. The word caddy is believed to be derived from catty, the chinese pound, equal to about a pound and a third avoirdupois. Tea caddies of the 18th and 19th century the farm antiques.
Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books. The first such boxes were shaped like small chests and contained three metal canisters. In spite of its history, very few pewter items made before the 1600s can be found today outside of museums. Fine antique rosewood tea caddy with metal detailed edging with key. A history of some of the most beautiful boxes highlighting the mastery of the human spirit. The earliest examples that came to europe were of chinese porcelain, and approximated in shape to the gingerjar. When assessing an antique tea cup you can glean a lot of information about it by researching the markings that are stamped, impressed or painted on the underside of the items. Independent publisher of books on everything from architecture to zuni jewelry. We have angloindian, chinese and other exotic boxes. When first introduced to eu rope, tea was extremely expensive, and kept under the eye of the mistress of the house, often under lock and key.
With such a vast range of materials and designs used, there should be a tea caddy for everyone, from the collector of the exotic materials, the lady who wants a collection of fruit examples for the kitchen shelf, the gentleman who only collects two compartment caddies and those that collect a particular material, such as tortoiseshell, ivory, wood, etc. An online history of fine tea caddies and chests from antique boxes at the sign of the. Aug 28, 2012 tea caddies of the mid to late 19th century in 1833 as the population of england was increasing and tea was in ever greater demand, the english government removed the monopoly that the east india company had to import tea. Antique tea caddies their story and history urban art and. Unfollow antique tea caddy to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Our service now includes restoration of antique items primarily tea caddies, writing slopes, card cases, sewing boxes and their sewing tools, small boxes, mirror frames and small furniture, especially carved pieces.
A tea caddy collection from mark bramble is a beautiful and informative book. The reader is guided through the aesthetic, cultural, and social influences of the years covered, accumulating a deep understanding of the form, decoration, and. When first introduced to europe, tea was extremely expensive, and kept under the eye of the mistress of the house, often under lock and key. Did you scroll all this way to get facts about antique tea caddy. Antique boxes the online history of antique boxes and tea. Now, in addition to porcelain from china glazed in blue and ironred floral and figurative designs, tea caddies were made out of german porcelain, stoneware, jasperware, creamware, and cauliflower ware, which was a type of creamware that was molded and glazed to resemble the vegetable.
Shop tea caddies at 1stdibs, the leading resource for antique and modern boxes made in english. However, restoring an antique tea caddy may decrease its value. The history behind the tea caddy reinforces the overlap between art and functionality, and how the. We are a supplier of nonstandard and obsolete restoration materials not easily found elsewhere to antique restorers and private clients. Large inlaid antique tea caddy with double compartments marquetry. New listing georgian sarcophagus shaped rosewood or mahogany tea caddy. Pewter is a very soft and easily moulded alloy whose main content is tin. Antique tea caddies collectibles mostlyboxesantiques view our range of antique tea caddies we have an excellent selection of wooden caddies in all periods, including tunbridge ware caddies. The containers used were therefore often expensive and decorative, to fit in with the rest of a drawingroom or other reception room. Restoration of an antique tea caddy is recommended, but only if there is noticeable damage. The charm of this remarkable book is overwhelming, in which antique boxes and tea caddiesalong with the people who inspired, made, and used themdance gracefully through the pages.
A fine early english 19th century tea caddy in the form of a stack of red leather bound books entitled cecilia and bath guide, the lock revealed by sliding the cover to its side, opening the caddy reveals two compartments with green leather covered lids. The cont ainers used were therefore often expensive and decorative, to fit in with the rest of a drawingroom or other reception room. The reader is guided through the aesthetic, cultural, and social influences of the years covered, accumulating a deep understanding of the form, decoration, and purpose of eighteenth and nineteenth century boxes. Circa 1820, a george iv mahogany sarcophagus shaped 2 division tea caddy standing on 4 squat bun feet, with solid mahogany. According to mike wilcox of wilcox and hall appraisers. The most common antique tea caddy material is metal.
The right hand tea compartment is shown with its decorative lid in place whilst the left hand compartment is shown with its inner preserving. Hailed as the duke and duchess of the antiques world, they have written more than 100 books and special reports about collecting. See more ideas about quilling, paper quilling and antiques. A tea caddy is a box, jar, canister, or other receptacle used to store tea. Antique tea caddies are small boxes for keeping tea in. This is both a very early example of straw work and a very early tea caddy.
In this generous volume, collectors are treated to an endearing reflection on a lifetime hobby of mother and son, whose collection encompasses centuries of. Mar 24, 2003 so too, is the charm of this remarkable book, in which antique boxes and tea caddies along with the people who inspired, made, and used them dance gracefully through the pages. The caddy is in wonderful condition for its age, with intact hinges and a working key to lock the box. A tea cad dy is a box, jar, canister, or other receptacle used to st ore tea. Antique tea caddies an introduction to tea caddies. Antique boxes come in lots of different sizes and styles with various uses from a tea caddy to a jewellery box or stationery writing slope. Authentic williamsburg reproduction bombe mahogany jewelry box or tea caddyvgc. In 1838 tea began to be imported from india for the first time. Antiques at pompey hollow llc in ashford, connecticut sold a russian silver tea. History of tea caddies, canisters, and varied designs, from boxes with inner. There are tea caddies, sewing boxes, jewelry boxes, writing boxes, and lap desks.
Perfect for anyone interested on the history of tea drinking, and particularly for collectors and admirers of tea caddies. Tea itself was very expensive when it was introduced to europe in the 17th century, and it continued to be so for nearly two centuries. An online history of fine tea caddies and chests from antique boxes at the sign of the hygra. Tea caddies were made in wood in box form from the second quarter of the 18th century. With over 94 lots available for antique tea caddies and 43 upcoming auctions, you wont want to miss out. Tea was imported from china to england in the 1600s for its medicinal as well as pleasurable uses. Rare antique book shaped tea caddy richard gardner. Silver tea caddies were mostly, therefore, an 18th century phenomenon but are an interesting part of english tea drinking history. The tea caddy played an important role in british households back in the 18th and 19th centuries.
Detailed information including pictures are provided for each item and for a number of the items there is a linked youtube video with gary describing the particular item. Antique tea caddies their story and history antiques online, tea tins. For more information regarding antique tea caddies, visit hygras official website or sallea antiques. Antiques on the square carries antique pewter from the 1700s and 1800s. Tea caddies and tea antique boxes the online history of. Get the best deal for antique tea caddy from the largest online selection at. Antique tea caddy antique tea caddies were mainly made in the 18th century as tea was exceptionally expensive so it was locked away in a decorative small box. Antique silver and silvergilt tea caddies attract high bids at auction today, with prices in tens of thousands of dollars for the best of them. They were mostly made of mahogany although a few early ones were of walnut. The key has a small hole in it which does not affect function, may even be by design.
New listing 2pcs antique chinese copper and bronze foo lion finial tea caddy box covers. The society of caddy spoon collectors formed to promote. See more ideas about tea caddy, tea and antique boxes. Caddy spoons an illustrated guide john norie, this book is out of print and has not been updated. The history behind the tea caddy reinforces the overlap between art and functionality, and how the culture of artistic creation is a random blend of geography, sociology, talent, and luck. Explore the historical and societal atmospheres that engendered such varied. Tea caddies, japan, asian antiques, antiques picclick. A brief history of the tea caddy is an article that first appeared in the novaantiques newsletter on august 3, 2007.
Money back guarantee ensures you receive the item you ordered or get your money back. If you are a caddy or box collector you definitely need this book in your library to expand your base of information. Schiffer publishing a tea caddy collection through photographs and. This antique tea caddy is twin lidded made of figured walnut, inlaid with mother of pearl, abalone and tulipwood. One of my first obsessions with antiques was collecting tea caddies. The schiffer book for collectors antique boxes, tea. To do this youll need a few antique tea cup books, and internet access. Most likely 19th century, though unsure of the exact date. The history of pewter tableware and serving items can be traced back as far as the 11th century. Today, as then, the aim of the society is to offer information and advice to new and established collectors and to share our enthusiasm through a programme of social events and buletins.