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Georgian Sterling Silver Set of Two Tea Caddies

$8,321.31
£5,950
€7,115.43
CA$11,410.21
A$12,739.83
CHF 6,684.45
MX$157,232.04
NOK 84,024.44
SEK 78,619.77
DKK 53,082.31
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An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique Georgian English sterling silver tea caddies; an addition to our silver teaware collection. These exceptional antique George II sterling silver tea caddies have a circular baluster shaped form. The surface of each antique tea caddy is embellished with very sharp, finely chased floral and foliate decoration, incorporating a scroll bordered vacant cartouche to either side. The ornamentation to the body of each piece incorporates a plain applied moulded girdle. These caddies are fitted with a cylindrical push fit covers encircled with leaf decorated textures. The covers are surmounted with the original cast sterling silver leaf decorated finials. These impressive antique tea caddies are each supported by an exceptional cast circular spreading foot, embellished with further floral and foliate ornamentation. These antique silver caddies, crafted by the prominent tea canister specialist and renowned Georgian silversmith Samuel Taylor, are the finest examples of their type you could hope to acquire. Condition These antique sterling silver tea caddies are a superior gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition. The chased decoration is exceptionally sharp. Full hallmarks struck to the underside of the caddies are all very clear; the hallmarks are struck deeply due to the superior gauge of silver. Dimensions Diameter of body 7.6cm/3" Diameter of base 6.2cm/2.4" Height 14.8cm/5.8" Weight 17.7 troy ounces/550g Maker: Samuel Taylor Date: 1750 Origin: London, England Video: A video of this fine piece is available upon request. Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of these pieces of Georgian silverware.
  • Creator:
    Samuel Taylor (Maker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 5.8 in (14.74 cm)Diameter: 3 in (7.62 cm)
  • Style:
    George II (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1750
  • Condition:
    Please see main description.
  • Seller Location:
    Jesmond, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: A95201stDibs: LU1200225397062

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