A teapoy is an item of furniture. The word is of Indian origin, and was originally used to describe a three-legged table. By erroneous association with the word `tea`, it is also used to describe a table with a container for tea, or a table for holding a tea service. ... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Teapoy
1 Small tripod table which was introduced in the early 19thC. From the 1820s, the table top was replaced by a wooden box which was used to store tea. 2 Large, earthenware or porcelain tea caddy. Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/visitor-contributions.php
Tea'poy noun [ Hind. tipāi ; Hind. tin there + Persian pāe foot.] An ornamental stand, usually with three legs, having caddies for holding tea. Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/T/17