Victorian Silver Tea Caddy 19th Century

Name: Victorian Antique Silver Repousse Tea Caddy, Birmingham 1901
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1007406
Price: 495 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectTea Caddies
Period19th century
StyleVictorian
MaterialSterling Silver, Ebony
ColourSilver
MotifsRepousse scrollwork, Floral motifs, Twin handles, Fluted finial
SizeH 12 cm (5 in) x W 11 cm (4 in) x D 15 cm (6 in)

This Victorian sterling silver tea caddy comes from Birmingham, made in 1901 by S. Blanckensee & Son. The polished piece exhibits a gleaming silver finish offset by a dark, fluted ebony finial on its domed lid. The body features elaborate repousse scrollwork, acanthus leaves and floral motifs surrounding vacant cartouches, alongside twin side handles. The vessel measures 12 cm high, 11 cm wide and 15 cm deep. Today, this functional antique suits placement on a sideboard top in a dining room or living room. It works well for serving tea during formal gatherings or as a decorative accent within an English Country House interior. The tight hinged lid keeps contents secure, while the sturdy handles allow for easy handling when placed on display or brought to the table.

FAQs

During the Victorian era, tea caddies transitioned from secure lockable boxes into ornate display pieces for the dining table as tea became more widely accessible. Silversmiths used techniques such as repousse and chasing to create elaborate decorative hollowware reflecting the owners status.

Victorian tea caddies were frequently constructed from sterling silver, often hallmarked to verify purity. Lids often featured insulated knobs made from ebonized wood, fruitwood, or ivory to prevent heat transmission during handling.

Authentic British sterling silver from this era bears a full set of official hallmarks stamped by an assay office, such as Birmingham or London. These marks include the lion passant for sterling purity, an assay town mark, a makers mark, and a specific date letter code.

A vintage silver tea caddy serves as a sophisticated accent when displayed on a dining room sideboard, tray, or library bookshelf. It can be paired alongside glassware or dark timber furniture to contrast polished metal against natural textures.

Silver pieces should be cleaned using a soft cloth and a specialised silver polish formulated to remove oxidation without stripping detail. Avoid abrasive pads or harsh chemicals that can wear down delicate repousse chasing and official hallmarks.

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Victorian Antique Silver Repousse Tea Caddy, Birmingham 1901