The name caddy comes from the Malay word Kati, which was a unit of weight tea was often purchased in. English silver tea caddies from before 1700 are very rare due to the rarity of tea, and early examples are highly prized. In the 1760’s tea caddies were made with locks, a necessity with the rise of the black market for tea at this time. While tea caddies have been made in a number of materials over the years, English silver examples are still considered to be some of the finest ever made, and are sought after by collectors all over the world.
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Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1929 by Thomas Bradbury & Sons Ltd, this handsome, Sterling Silver Tea Caddy, is a fine reproduction of a Queen Anne period caddy, with a slide off base, and removable cap. The tea caddy measures 5.25"(13.5cm) tall, by 3.25"(8.5cm) wide, by 2"(5cm) deep, and weighs 6.1 troy ounces.
£595
Hallmarked in London in 1926 by Garrard & Co. Ltd, this handsome, Sterling Silver Tea Caddy, is oval in shape, with panelled detailing. The tea caddy measures 3.25"(8cm) tall, by 4.25"(11cm) wide, by 3.25"(8cm) deep, and weighs 10.2 troy ounces.
£795
Hallmarked in London in 1913 by Robert Frederick Fox, this very handsome, George V period, Antique Sterling Silver Box, is rectangular in shape and plain in design, standing on four lion paw feet, and featuring an acanthus detailed ring handle to the lid. The box measures 4"(10cm) tall, by 4.5"(11.5cm) wide, by 3.25"(8.5cm) deep and weighs 12 troy ounces.
£975
Hallmarked in London in 1885 by C. F. Hancock & Co., this very handsome, Antique, Sterling Silver Tea Caddy, is hand crafted, and modelled on an early Georgian example. The tea caddy measures 6"(15cm) tall, by 4.75"(12cm) wide, by 3.5"(9cm) deep, and weighs 13.5 troy ounces.
£1,375
Hallmarked in London in 1780 by William Stephenson, this attractive, George III, Antique Sterling Silver Tea Caddy, is oval in shape, and features bead borders, an engraved coat of arms, and a tea plant finial. The tea caddy measures 4.5"(11.5cm) tall, by 4.75"(12cm) wide, by 3.75"(9.5cm) deep and weighs 11.5 troy oz (355gm).
£2,975
Hallmarked in London in 1905 by Blackburn & Tysall, this very attractive, Edwardian, Antique Sterling Silver Tea Caddy, features bright cut engraved decorative bands and cartouche, and a tea flower finial. The tea caddy measures 5"(13cm) tall (including flower), by 5"(13cm) in diameter, and weighs 18.6 troy ounces.
£2,975
Hallmarked in London in 1775 by Walter Brind, this charming, George III period, Antique, Sterling Silver Tea Caddy, is cylindrical in shape, with wonderful engraved decoration to the body and lid, the original key, and an engraved armorial to the cartouche. The tea caddy measures 4"(10cm) tall, by 3.5"(9cm) in diameter, and weighs 8.6 troy ounces.
£3,695
Hallmarked in London in 1806 by Thomas Paine Dexter, this charming, George III period, Antique Sterling Silver Tea Caddy, is oval in shape, and in the Neoclassical taste, with bright cut engraved decoration to the body and lid, a tea plant finial, and an engraved crest to the cartouche. The tea caddy measures 4.25"(11cm) tall, by 4.5"(11.5cm) wide, by 3.25"(8.5cm) deep, and weighs 11 troy ounces. The crest is likely that of John Trotter Brockett.
£3,975
Hallmarked in London in 1800 by Robert & David Hennell, this handsome, George III period, Antique Sterling Silver Tea Caddy, is plain in design, with bead borders and an engraved crest to the front. The tea caddy is larger than most, measuring 7"(18cm) tall, by 7"(18cm) wide, by 4.75"(12cm) deep, and weighing 22.5 troy ounces.
£6,475
Hallmarked in London in 1768 by Henry Bailey, this stunning pair of George III period, Antique Sterling Silver Tea Caddies, feature Rococo chasing throughout, vacant cartouches, and removable lids. Each tea caddy measures 6"(15cm) tall, by 3.75"(9.5cm) wide, by 3"(7.5cm) deep. The pair together weigh 22.1 troy ounces.
£7,575
Hallmarked in London in 1797 by Robert Sharp, this rare and exceptional quality, George III, Antique Sterling Silver Tea Caddy Set, comprises two oval tea caddies and a sugar caddy, all presented in the original box, and featuring reed decoration and engraved coats of arms to the bodies and crests on the lids. The box features silver mounts which are also engraved. The total silver weight of the set is 46.5 troy ounces.
The sugar caddy measures 6.5"(18cm) tall, by 7"(18cm) from handle to handle, and each tea caddy measures 6"(15cm) tall, by 5.5"(14cm) wide. The wooden box measures 8"(20cm) tall, by 17.5"(45cm) wide, by 7"(18cm) deep.
The arms engraved are those of the Reeve Family of Thwaite.
£13,750
Hallmarked in London in 1739 by John Pero, this stunning suite of George II Period, Antique Sterling Silver Tea Caddies and Sugar Caddy, are in the Rococo taste, featuring flat chased decoration and pineapple finials, and are presented in their original storage box. The suite together weighs a very impressive feeling 50.7 troy ounces.
Each tea caddy measures 5.5"(13.5cm) tall, by 3.5"(9cm) wide, by 2.5"(6cm) deep. The sugar caddy measures 5.5"(13.5cm) tall, by 3.25"8.5cm) wide and deep. The storage box measures 7"(18cm) tall, by 10.25"(26cm) wide, by 5.5"(14cm) deep. The storage box has the original key.
£16,750