Toys R Art Nostalgia Teacaddy 2

The Tea Caddy of Curiosities A Victorian Keepsake with a Twist

This piece from my Toys R Art series is a playful clash of refinement and chaos. The tin itself is a vintage tea caddy, decorated with charming scenes of aristocrats at leisure and children at play. It looks every bit the part of a classic collectible – until you open the lid.

Inside, I’ve arranged a whimsical collection of delicate porcelain heads and figurines, rescued from vintage ceramics and repurposed to create a quirky gathering of characters. It’s as if they’ve been frozen mid conversation, each with its own story to tell. The unexpected collision of fine china and childlike wonder makes this piece both nostalgic and a little bit rebellious.

The tea caddy can hang on a wall or stand on a shelf, showing off its secret world to anyone curious enough to take a peek.

Details:

• Original artwork

• Vintage Victorian tea caddy featuring aristocratic and childhood scenes

• Filled with repurposed ceramic heads and figurines

• Hangs or stands

• Only one available

• Width: 21 cm

• Height: 13 cm (26 with lid open)

• Depth: 10 cm