Late 18th Century German Ludwigsburg Porcelain Tea Caddy

Rare, stunning and in excellent antique condition, this late 18th century German porcelain tea caddy is one of our favourite pieces currently instore.

The hallmarks indicate that this is from the Baden-Wurttemburg region, most likely from the Ludwigsburg factory circa 1769-80, as seen with the porcelain marks bearing the ducal crown with double interlocked Cs. 

Stunning hand-painted floral motifs and it is extremely rare to find examples of German porcelain from this era in good condition and much less with the lid intact. Moreover, tea was a highly prized commodity and tea caddies were more rare in Continental Europe compared to England. They were often made in silver, or in hard-paste porcelain of which this is an example.

Due to the nature of these small duchies during the 18th century, the porcelain factories in these regions often depended upon the whims of their royal and capricious patrons. As a result, this tea caddy comes from a particular point in time when Duke Carl Eugen particularly favoured the Ludwigsburg factory and it reached the peak of its artistic success during this time. 

Price is marked at $1250 AUD. 

Condition: 1 firing flaw which can be seen upon close examination, and very slight wear to gilt around the rim. It is in excellent antique condition with only wear to base commensurate with age. 

Measurements: 13cm height, approx. 7cm across at widest point.