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Victorian Silver Tea Caddy
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Victorian Silver Tea Caddy

19th century
Sold 9 November 2025 · Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)
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A super quality Edwardian silver tea caddy in the georgian style. Beautiful foliate decoration, a blank cartouche to one side. Marked on the body of the caddy and on the top. Super condition. London 1900 Charles Stuart Harris.

H 14 cm

W 8 cm

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Digby Antiques (Wiltshire) has dated this Victorian Silver Tea Caddy to the Victorian era.

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A super quality Edwardian silver tea caddy in the georgian style. Beautiful foliate decoration, a blank cartouche to one side. Marked on the body of the caddy and on the top. Super condition. London 1900 Charles Stuart Harris.

H 14 cm

W 8 cm

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Digby Antiques (Wiltshire) has dated this Victorian Silver Tea Caddy to the Victorian era.

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An ornate silver tea caddy featuring embossed scrollwork, a pedestal base, and a decorative finial on the lid.
Victorian silver tea caddy
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An ornate silver tea caddy featuring embossed scrollwork, a pedestal base, and a decorative finial on the lid.
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  • ObjectTableware
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsRepousse scrollwork, Fluted pedestal base, Domed lid with finial

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During the Victorian era, tea was an expensive commodity, leading to the development of lockable or secure caddies designed to store and preserve precious tea leaves.

While early examples were predominantly crafted from exotic woods with brass inlays, later Victorian pieces frequently utilised sterling silver, plated metals, and occasionally tortoiseshell or papier-mache.

Authenticity is verified by checking for clear silversmith hallmarks, appropriate weight, period-accurate construction techniques, and natural signs of age-related wear on the metal.

This piece can be placed on a sideboard, mantelpiece, or open shelving to introduce metallic texture and historical contrast into contemporary living spaces.

Antique silver should be gently cleaned using a specialised non-abrasive silver cloth and mild soapy water, avoiding harsh chemical dips that can strip historical patina.
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