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18th century green tortoise shell caddy

A rare late 18th century green tortoise shell tea caddy in very fine original condition. The caddy has ivory stringing and escutcheon, the interior has two compartments with original ivory knobs...

Glass tea caddy sugar bowl

A beautifully cut Georgian heavy lead crystal glass tea caddy sugar bowl, circa 1820 and in perfect condition with no chips, cracks or damage. These bowls are commonly called mixing bowls but it is...

Glass tea caddy sugar bowl

A beautifully cut Georgian heavy lead crystal glass tea caddy sugar bowl, circa 1810 and in perfect condition with no chips, cracks or damage. These bowls are commonly called mixing bowls but it is...

Tortoise shell tea caddy

A fine Regency period tortoise shell and ivory two compartment tea caddy with extensive floral inlaid mother of pearl decoration to the front and top. Bow sides, double pagoda top, Ivory feet and...

Regency Tortoise shell tea caddy

A Regency blonde tortoise shell double tea caddy in very fine complete original un restored condition, Circa 1810. Measures 7 x 3.5 x 5 inches. Exported legally with CITES permit (Additional...

Practice Piano

A very unusual practise piano by Chappell & Co. Circa 1890. Approx H: 5 in x W: 10 in x D: 13 in

Antique Games Compendium

A 19th century coromandel wood games compendium unusually inlaid with a picture of a sailing boat, games in two compartments include chess, table croquet, tiddlywinks, playing cards, horse and...

Antique Knife box

A rare 18th century English knife box with Chinoiserie decoration, the interior as a stationery box, we believe converted during the 19th century. Circa 1770. H: 13 in x W: 9 in x D: 8 in.

Tortoise shell tea caddy

A very rare early 19th century George III oval blonde tortoise shell tea caddy in original condition, Circa 1800. Measures 5.5 x 3 x 4.5 inches.

Art Nouveau silver plated Bottle cradle

An Art Nouveau silver plate bottle cradle marked "WMF Import". Made in Germany by WMF (Wuerttembergische Metallwaren Fabrik AG, Geislingen). C1900. Overall length 14 inches.

Treen lidded urn

A fine early 19th century treen lidded urn, probably walnut, with acorn finial on a socle base. Circa 1830. 10 inches high. Treen (Of a tree) is generally small wooden everyday domestic,...

Antique Indian ivory figure

A late 19th century Indian ivory figure of two oxen pulling a four wheeled carriage, with the driver and two passengers . Circa 1900. 4.5 inches long.

Tunbridge Ware tea caddy

A fine and imposing Tunbridge Ware rosewood double tea caddy with parquetry top & extensive stick marquetry decoration & matching decorated interior. Although not signed, probably by Barton of...

Regency blonde tortoise shell tea caddy

A Regency blonde tortoise shell double tea caddy with brass feet, silver escutcheon and initial plate. Circa 1830. 7 x 4 x 4 inches.

Art Deco glass drinks barrel

Art Deco glass drinks barrel on a silver plate stand, circa 1930. Approximately 11 inches long.

Chinese export jewel box

An outstanding and unusual third quarter 19th century Chinese export jewellery box with painted coloured scenes on all panels, the lid with a scene of Canton harbour; carved dragon feet. Circa...

Cigar box in the form of a carriage

An Edwardian oak stage coach cigar and cigarette box with removable brass carriage lamps, spoke wheels & other brass fitments, the top opens to reveal a cedar wood lined compartment for cigars, the...

Satin wood cutlery urn

An exceptional 18th mid century satin wood acorn shaped cutlery urn in the Chippendale style, inlaid with hare wood swags & tails on a circular socle base, carved acorn finial, segmented dome lid &...

Engraved Mother of Pearl tea chest

A fantastic 18th century engraved and etched mother of pearl tea chest in incredible original condition. This is a rectangular Chinese tea chest veneered with carved and pierced mother of pearl...

Spa Painted tea caddy

An extraordinary 18th century king wood tea chest of superb quality, with chevron stringing and brass stringing, shell paterae to the front and a very large shell motif on the lid. The interior...

King wood tea chest

An extraordinary 18th century king wood tea chest of superb quality, with chevron stringing and brass stringing, shell paterae to the front and a very large shell motif on the lid. The interior...

Georgian Satin wood tea caddy

An 18th century English satin wood single tea caddy with inlaid initials of the original owner, extensively decorated with garlands and swags, the canted corners with inset marquetry panels, the...

Georgian oval satin wood tea caddy

A quite superb 18th century George III satinwood oval tea caddy with shell paterae to the top and front panel. Strung with tulip wood and of the highest quality, this is an outstanding tea caddy....

Georgian single tea caddy

A fine late 18th century single hare wood tea caddy with pilaster canted corners, shell paterae, ivory escutcheon and brass axe handle. Circa 1790. Measures 4.5 x 4 x 4.5 inches.

Pen work tea caddy

One of the rarest pen work tea caddies we have ever seen which, we believe, has great historical connections. It has rural scenes as opposed to the normal Chinoiserie or Indian decoration and the...

Regency tea caddy in the form of a cottage

Most probably manufactured in either Tunbridge Wells or Brighton, this tea caddy in the form of a country cottage is very rare. Painted with lattice windows, having dormer windows in the roof and...

George III Ivory tea caddy

A superb late 18th century George III decagonal (ten sided) ivory tea caddy with a tented top, strung with tortoise shell and horn and with gold escutcheon, initial plate and top axe handle....

Pot Pourri Pot

Unusual 19th century potpourri pot with a hinged lid, made from a coconut shell with engraved scene on the shell. Circa 1860. 5 inches.

Regency tortoise shell tea caddy

A Regency tortoise shell tea caddy of small proportions with a double serpentine front panel, tagua nut feet, silver stringing, initial plate and escutcheon and ivory faced interior. Circa 1825.

Green tortoise shell tea caddy

A very rare late 18th century hexagonal shaped green stained tortoise shell tea caddy of unusual form with inverted canted corners and ivory stringing. In very fine condition. Circa 1785....

Painted fruit tea caddy

Rare 18th century fruit wood tea caddy in the form of a painted apple with original button stalk. A popular type of tea caddy in the late 18th century and one of the most sought after by...

Chinese carved ivory figure

A 19th century Chinese carved ivory of an elephant, a lion and birds under a tree, carved from one piece of ivory Circa 1890. Height 5 inches.

Japanese lidded pot

A 20th century very decorative Japanese lidded pot. Circa 1910, signed on the base. No damage, chips or cracks. 6.5 inches height.

Ivory figure Chinese

A 19th century Chinese small carved ivory of a seated figure. signed on the underside. Circa 1890. Height 2 inches by 2.25 wide. Exported with CITES permit.

Chinese Cloisonne vase

A beautiful 19th century Chinese Cloisonne vase in perfect condition, marked "China" on the underside. Circa 1875. Measures 13 inches high.

Pollard oak tea caddy

An early 19th century George IV Pollard Oak tea caddy with two compartments and a glass sugar bowl in completely original condition (Glass bowl probably replaced). Circa 1820, with bun feet, side...

Glass sugar bowl

A superb Georgian heavy lead crystal glass tea caddy bowl, circa 1830 and in perfect condition with no chips, cracks or damage. These bowls are commonly called mixing bowls but it is documented...

Glass tea caddy sugar bowl

A beautifully cut Georgian heavy lead crystal glass tea caddy sugar bowl, circa 1820 and in perfect condition with no chips, cracks or damage. These bowls are commonly called mixing bowls but it...

French tea caddy

19th century French rose wood double tea caddy with silver corner banding and strapping, the interior with cut glass lead crystal tea and sugar canisters. Circa 1830. 14 x 6 x 7 inches.

Majolica cockerel

A extraordinary large 19th century Majolica cockerel, circa 1885. Stands 43 inches high by 38 inches long. Delivery costs to be quoted depending on destination.

Glass vase

A pretty Art Deco Murano style glass vase on a square glass base. 12 inches high

Glass ornament vase

A very pretty and unusual Murano style glass ornament or vase in the form of a penguin on a square glass base. The top has an opening to hold a single flower or small pose. 12 inches high.

Art Deco scent bottle

A quite fabulous Art Deco style scent bottle in clear and amber coloured glass with screw top. 9 x 9 inches wide and high. Comes in purpose made presentation box. Delivery costs depending...

Rosewood jewellery box

19th century rosewood jewellery box with a Chinoiserie marquetry inlay scene on the lid, relined interior. Circa 1880. 13 inches wide.

Tea Caddies Guide

Stone's Pocket Guide to Tea Caddies by Noel Riley. 60 pages packed with over 100 photographs and a complete history of these very collectible and fascinating boxes.

French tea caddy MoP

Rare 18th century French single tea caddy veneered in inset mother of pearl chips, top ring handle & original key. C1790. 10 cms.

Mulberry wood tea caddy

18th century painted mulberry wood tea caddy.

Scent cradle

Very fine quality three bottle filigree scent cradle with original etched glass bottles with gilt tops. C1850.

Frog snuff

Early 19th century snuff box in the form of a stippled toad with glass eyes. C1850. Approximately 2.5" length. SNUFF IN THE 18TH CENTURY It was during the 18th century when snuff taking...

Miniature cabinet.

Unusual 19th century French miniature cabinet with fretted panels. c1860. Height 46 cms 18in.

Mahogany tea caddy

Another fine example of a late 18th century mahogany single tea caddy with decoration befitting the times. According to "The Cabinet-Makers' London Book of Prices (1793), the price of "Letting in...

Coconut shell tea caddy

Unusual 19th century tea caddy made from a coconut with engraved scene on the shell . C1860. 5in.

French snuff box

Very rare late 18th century French country style snuff box in the form of a mythological animal. c1790. 3in.

Urn tea caddy

A quite unusual 18th century Continental tea caddy, possibly German or Dutch, decorated with painted floral designs. Made in the same way as the fruit caddies, on a lathe, this caddy has a metal...

Snuff shoe

Quite ornate 18th century snuff shoe in the Rococo style with curled toe. C1790. 4in.

Snuff shoe Victorian

An unusual 19th century French wooden snuff box in the form of boot . Circa 1840. 5 inches long by 3.5 inches high.

Dental Filling set.

A 1930's American Dental Porcelain Filling Set by S S White in a mahogany box complete with contents & tools. C1932. 14in width.

Sorrento tea caddy

Late 19th century Sorrento single tea caddy with unusual checker banding, the central lid with a marquetry figure. C1885. 4.5in.

Elephant snuff box

Very rare 19th century snuff box in the form of an elephant with ivory tusks and glass eyes. C1840. 4.5in SNUFF IN THE 18TH CENTURY It was during the 18th century when snuff taking...

Hobby horse

Unusual 19th century child's hobby horse with steering by handles on the head. Metal wheels, wooden body leather saddle & hair tail. c1850.

Aubergine tea caddy

A 19th century Chinese tea caddy in the form of an aubergine with screw top. Wonderful colour and condition. Circa 1840. Height 6 inches.

Poker chips

A set of 1920's gaming chips ranging from 2 and 6p to 10 pounds in two trays housed in a mahogany box. Provenance: Lord Woodhouse, Earl of Kimberley. 20 in x 9 in.

Art Deco Wall Mask by Goldscheider

A 1920's Art Deco wall mask by Goldscheider, 10.5 x 6 inches. Was priced at Pound Sterling 1150

Art Deco Wall Mask by Goldscheider

A 1920's Art Deco wall mask by Goldscheider, 14 x 8 inches. Was priced at Pound Sterling 1450

Art Deco Wall Mask

A 1920's Art Deco wall mask stamped "Austria" believed to be by Goldscheider, 12 x 10 inches. Was priced at Pound Sterling 1400

Art Deco Wall Mask by Goldscheider

A 1920's Art Deco wall mask by Goldscheider, 5.5 x 5 inches. Was priced at Pound Sterling 400

Art Deco Wall Mask by Goldscheider

A 1920's Art Deco wall mask by Goldscheider, 12 x 7 inches. Was priced at Pound Sterling 1200

Art Deco Wall Mask

A 1920's Art Deco wall mask, unsigned but stamped "Germany". 10 x 8 inches. Was priced at Pound Sterling 425

Art Deco Wall Mask by Goldscheider

A 1920's Art Deco wall mask by Goldscheider, 10.5 x 6 inches. Was priced at Pound Sterling 1150

Art Deco Wall Mask by Goldscheider

A 1920's Art Deco wall mask by Goldscheider, 12 x 6.5 inches. Was priced at Pound Sterling 1400

Pewter jug

Late 19th century pewter heated jug. C1890. Height 12.5 inches.