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Victorian Antique Silver Repousse Tea Caddy, Birmingham 1901
Highland Antiques Ltd
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Victorian Antique Silver Repousse Tea Caddy, Birmingham 1901

19th century
Description

A rare Victorian repousse silver tea caddy. Made in Birmingham in 1901 by S. Blanckensee & Son. It has original repousse designs of swirls, flowers and acanthus leaves. It has a finial on top and a full set of hallmarks on the side. There are vacant cartouches and a tight hinged lid. It is in excellent undamaged condition and would make a great addition to any collection. A very useable piece of Victorian silver.

WEIGHT; 282 grams or 9 ozst approx.

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Physical Dimensions
Height
12cm (4.72")
Width
11cm (4.33")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
Declaration

Highland Antiques Ltd has dated this Victorian Silver Tea Caddy to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1007406
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6909-081
Description
A rare Victorian repousse silver tea caddy. Made in Birmingham in 1901 by S. Blanckensee & Son. It has original repousse designs of swirls, flowers and acanthus leaves. It has a finial on top and a full set of hallmarks on the side. There are vacant cartouches and a tight hinged lid. It is in excellent undamaged condition and would make a great addition to any collection. A very useable piece of Victorian silver.

WEIGHT; 282 grams or 9 ozst approx.

Free delivery in the UK. Payment by bank transfer, over the phone, Paypal or cleared cheque.

Height
12cm (4.72")
Width
11cm (4.33")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
Date of Manufacture

Highland Antiques Ltd has dated this Victorian Silver Tea Caddy to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1007406
Dealers Internal Ref
6909-081
Highland Antiques Ltd
Highland Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2023

We have been dealing in rare and collectable silver for about 15 years

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Highland Antiques Ltd Profile Page

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Highland Antiques Ltd is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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A sterling silver tea caddy featuring twin side handles, relief repousse floral scrollwork, and a domed lid topped with a dark fluted finial.
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Archive I A sterling silver tea caddy featuring twin side handles, relief repousse floral scrollwork, and a domed lid topped with a dark fluted finial.

Victorian antique silver repousse tea caddy, Birmingham 1901

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A sterling silver tea caddy featuring twin side handles, relief repousse floral scrollwork, and a domed lid topped with a dark fluted finial.
Victorian antique silver repousse tea caddy, Birmingham 1901
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A sterling silver tea caddy featuring twin side handles, relief repousse floral scrollwork, and a domed lid topped with a dark fluted finial.
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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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