Tea casket (part of a set)

Art Historical Context

This elegant tea casket, crafted around 1770 in South Staffordshire, England, exemplifies the height of British enameling artistry during the Georgian era. Produced in a region renowned for its skilled workshops—particularly in Bilston and Wednesbury—these luxurious containers were designed to store precious tea leaves, a status symbol for affluent households. As part of a matching set, it reflects the era's fascination with domestic refinement and the growing popularity of tea culture among the British elite. The casket's medium—white enamel on copper, painted in vibrant polychrome enamels—s...