Victorian Burr Walnut Tea Caddy by “Parkins & Gotto” (England, circa 1860)
Victorian Burr Walnut Tea Caddy by “Parkins & Gotto” (England, circa 1860)
A Superb Quality Mid 19th Century Burr Walnut Tea Caddy Having Original Brass Mounted Decoration And Domed Lid Enclosing Two Removable Lidded Compartments And Glass Mixing Bowl.
Makers Stamp – “Parkins & Gotto, 24 + 25 Oxford Street, London.”
Parkins & Gotto began life with premises at 2 Hanway Street and also 25 Oxford Street around 1845, principally as stationers, but very quickly grew to offer a large variety of items for sale. These items ranged as widely as dressing cases, jewelery boxes and luggage, through to toys and homewares. Sometime between 1845 and 1860 they expanded their operation out into number 24 Oxford Street and added 26 and 27 around 1865.
In 1868 they advertised an ability to supply 1000s of presents to suit every purpose, taste and pocket and 3 years later they boasted the largest stock in Europe in their advertisments. By now these items ranged from writing boxes and tea caddies to library tables and books.
This lovely tea caddy dates to around 1860 and is constructed, as one would expect, from excellent quality and decorative burr walnut veneers. It also boasts some lovely decorative brass mounts which would have been a relatively expensive decoration themselves.
Tea was an extremely precious commodity throughout the 18th and 19th centuries and the purpose of a tea caddy was not just to preserve the and extend the life of the precious tea leaves, but also to enable the owner to lock away those aforementioned valuable tea leaves, keeping them safe from the house staffs potential wandering hands.
This tea caddy comes with a fully functioning lock and key, plus has been cleaned and traditionally waxed polished by our highly skilled and well trained specialist antique furniture restorers in our workshops before being offered for sale.
Circa 1860.
Height 7in.
Width 13in.
Depth 6in.


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Canada Delivery - £ 150 (Please allow 7 to 42 days)
Continental Europe - £ 100 (Please allow 7 to 42 days)
Mainland UK Delivery - £ 50 (Please allow 7 to 10 days)
Rest Of The World - Please Enquire
Please be aware that it is the customers responsibility to pay any customs duties or taxes levied by the destination country when items are delivered outside of the UK.

We have vans regularly on the road throughout mainland England and where practical and realistically possible are always pleased to offer prospective clients our approval service. Where possible we will not charge to bring the item/s out to you and place them in position in your home then take them away again should you choose not to purchase them. On some occasions there may be a nominal charge to cover the cost of our approval service, but this will always be discussed and explained to you in advance of our visit.
Please make it very clear when enquiring about an item, or items, if you intend to use the approval service as it must be agreed with us in advance of any further discussions re delivery timescales etc.