Boxes and tea caddies were created for both practical use and personal enjoyment, often crafted as portable, finely finished objects for everyday life.

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• Tea caddies were designed to store and protect tea, a valuable commodity in the 18th and 19th centuries, and were commonly fitted with compartments and locking mechanisms.

• Writing slopes and boxes were conceived as compact writing desks, allowing correspondence to be written at home or while travelling, with fitted interiors for paper, ink, and writing tools.

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Our selection includes writing slope boxes, jewellery boxes, and tea caddies, with designs ranging from brass-inlaid examples to finely worked marquetry. Pieces span the Georgian, Regency, and Victorian periods, reflecting a wide variety of styles and craftsmanship.

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Whether you are a collector of antique boxes, an avid writer seeking the ideal travelling writing slope, or looking to use a tea caddy for storage, these pieces combine function with character.