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Antique George III Sterling Silver Locking Tea Caddy

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An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Georgian English sterling silver locking tea caddy; an addition to our silver teaware collection. This exceptional antique Georgian sterling silver tea caddy has an oval form. The surface of the tea caddy is plain and unembellished, with an applied reed decorated border to the upper and lower rims. This antique silver tea caddy retains the original hallmarked domed flush hinged cover; the flush hinge indicates the fine quality of this piece. The cover is surmounted with the original and exceptional silver topped oval button style finial. This antique Georgian tea caddy is fitted with a fully working lock and key. The initials within the maker's marks, in addition to the standardisation of the surround could pertain to a multitude of antique silversmiths; these silvermsiths include William Stephenson, William Sutton and William Sumner II. Condition This antique silver tea caddy is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition. Full hallmarks struck to the underside of the caddy and part hallmarks to the interior of the cover are all very clear; the hallmarks are deeply struck due to the exceptional gauge of silver. Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this antique Georgian tea caddy in silver. Dimensions Length 13.5cm/5.3" Width 8.5cm/3.3" Height 13.6cm/5.4" Weight 12.5 troy ounces/387g (including locking mechanism) Maker: Unknown Date: 1792 Origin: London, England.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 5.4 in (13.72 cm)Width: 3.3 in (8.39 cm)Depth: 5.3 in (13.47 cm)
  • Style:
    George III (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1790-1799
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1792
  • Condition:
    Please see main description.
  • Seller Location:
    Jesmond, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: C66191stDibs: LU1200227497512
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