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Creator: Michael Plummer
Georgian Sterling Silver Locking Tea Caddy by Michael Plummer, 1794
Georgian Sterling Silver Locking Tea Caddy by Michael Plummer, 1794

Georgian Sterling Silver Locking Tea Caddy by Michael Plummer, 1794

By Michael Plummer

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Georgian English sterling silver locking tea caddy; an addition to our silver teaware collection. This exceptional antique George III sterling silver locking tea caddy has a navette, paneled shaped form. The body of this silver tea caddy box is embellished with bands of bright cut engraved volute spiraling leaf ornamentation on a matte background to the upper and lower portions; these bands flank a plain undulating bordered panel. The ornamentation to the surface of the caddy alternates with panels of concave vertical fluted decoration. This antique Georgian tea caddy is retains the original hallmarked flush hinged covers; the flush hinge indicates the fine quality of this piece. The cover is embellished with further bright cut engraved undulating borders accented with bud motifs, in addition to simplified borders paralleling the domed paneled portion; the domed portions reflects the incurved shape of the body. This impressive cover is surmounted with a cast sterling silver urn style finial, in the Classic Adams style. The caddy retains the original fitted fully working lock and functional key. This sterling silver tea caddy is a highly desirable shape and style. Condition: This Georgian silver tea caddy...

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1790s English George III Antique Michael Plummer Tea Sets

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

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Michael Plummer tea sets for sale on 1stDibs.

Michael Plummer tea sets are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of sterling silver and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Michael Plummer tea sets, although silver editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original tea sets by Michael Plummer were created in the Georgian style in united kingdom during the 18th century and earlier. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider tea sets by Derby, Elkington & Co., and James Dixon & Sons. Prices for Michael Plummer tea sets can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $5,383 and can go as high as $5,383, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $5,383.