The Story of British Tea Chests and Caddies

• An in-depth study of the relevance of tea, tea chests and caddies to British society • Over 800 pictures of tea chests, caddies, canisters and other tea-related items • Traces the exponential growth of tea's popularity from the mid-17th century to the 1900s • Expertly researched and beautifully illustrated – the perfect reference work for historians, collectors and those working in the decorative arts