1924 Lipton Brass Tea Caddy – British Empire Exhibition Globe Tin, 5″ Tall

This spherical Lipton Tea brass caddy was produced as a souvenir for the British Empire Exhibition of 1924 at Wembley. Cast in two hemispheres with a domed lid, the globe-shaped tin features a relief camel-and-pyramid vignette above a raised band reading “BRITISH EMPIRE EXHIBITION.” Lipton’s stand at the exhibition celebrated tea routes through Egypt and India, and these tins once held a half-pound of loose tea sold to visitors.

Today the golden patina and Exhibition provenance make it a collectible accent—perfect for housing trinkets or adding a dash of interwar travel flair to a bar cart or bookshelf.

Details & Features

• Date & Origin: 1924, Wembley, London (Lipton Ltd. souvenir)
• Material: Pressed brass with original gilt wash interior
• Design: Globe-form caddy with screw-top cap (ball finial), camel relief, and encircling Exhibition legend
• Historical Note: Part of Lipton’s promotional line at the British Empire Exhibition, which drew more than 27 million visitors between 1924–25.

Measurements
Approximately 5 inches tall × 4 inches diameter

Condition
Good antique condition. Warm, unpolished patina with scattered surface spots and light denting near the seam; lid threads smoothly and seals flush. No holes or structural splits.