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Victorian Antique Tortoise and Silver Caddy Box, Chester 1895
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    We have been dealing in rare and collectable silver for about 15 years
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Victorian Antique Tortoise and Silver Caddy Box, Chester 1895

19th century
Sold 7 February 2025 · Highland Antiques Ltd
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A beautiful Victorian silver and tortoise shell tea caddy or jewellery box. Made in Chester in 1895 by Saunders and Shepherd. This box has full sets of hallmarks in no fewer than ten seperate places, amazing quality and beautifully made. The tortoise shell is intact with no damage and it also has its original lock and key. The box has been lined with green baize so it can also be used as a jewellery box. Incredible workmanship and a wonderful piece to own.

WEIGHT; 303 grams or 10 ozst approx.

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Date of Manufacture

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

Physical Dimensions
Height
11cm (4.33")
Width
9cm (3.54")
Depth
13.5cm (5.31")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1116444
Dealers Internal Reference
7302-002
Description
A beautiful Victorian silver and tortoise shell tea caddy or jewellery box. Made in Chester in 1895 by Saunders and Shepherd.
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This box has full sets of hallmarks in no fewer than ten seperate places, amazing quality and beautifully made.
Highland Antiques Ltd

The tortoise shell is intact with no damage and it also has its original lock and key. The box has been lined with green baize so it can also be used as a jewellery box. Incredible workmanship and a wonderful piece to own.

WEIGHT; 303 grams or 10 ozst approx.

Free delivery in the UK. Payment by bank transfer, card over the phone, PayPal or Klarna. Using Klarna payments can be split over three months

Date of Manufacture

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

Height
11cm (4.33")
Width
9cm (3.54")
Depth
13.5cm (5.31")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1116444
Dealers Internal Ref
7302-002
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

Trade Associations

Highland Antiques Ltd is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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An angled shot of a rectangular Victorian tortoiseshell tea caddy featuring ornate sterling silver mounts, bun feet, and an engraved cartouche on the lid. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An angled shot of a rectangular Victorian tortoiseshell tea caddy featuring ornate sterling silver mounts, bun feet, and an engraved cartouche on the lid. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Victorian Antique Tortoise and Silver Caddy Box, Chester 1895

Archive II An angled shot of a rectangular Victorian tortoiseshell tea caddy featuring ornate sterling silver mounts, bun feet, and an engraved cartouche on the lid. View II
Archive III An angled shot of a rectangular Victorian tortoiseshell tea caddy featuring ornate sterling silver mounts, bun feet, and an engraved cartouche on the lid. View III
Archive IV An angled shot of a rectangular Victorian tortoiseshell tea caddy featuring ornate sterling silver mounts, bun feet, and an engraved cartouche on the lid. View IV
Archive V An angled shot of a rectangular Victorian tortoiseshell tea caddy featuring ornate sterling silver mounts, bun feet, and an engraved cartouche on the lid. View V
Archive VI An angled shot of a rectangular Victorian tortoiseshell tea caddy featuring ornate sterling silver mounts, bun feet, and an engraved cartouche on the lid. View VI
Archive VII An angled shot of a rectangular Victorian tortoiseshell tea caddy featuring ornate sterling silver mounts, bun feet, and an engraved cartouche on the lid. View VII
Archive VIII An angled shot of a rectangular Victorian tortoiseshell tea caddy featuring ornate sterling silver mounts, bun feet, and an engraved cartouche on the lid. View VIII
Archive IX An angled shot of a rectangular Victorian tortoiseshell tea caddy featuring ornate sterling silver mounts, bun feet, and an engraved cartouche on the lid. View IX
Archive X An angled shot of a rectangular Victorian tortoiseshell tea caddy featuring ornate sterling silver mounts, bun feet, and an engraved cartouche on the lid. View X
Archive XI An angled shot of a rectangular Victorian tortoiseshell tea caddy featuring ornate sterling silver mounts, bun feet, and an engraved cartouche on the lid. View XI
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An angled shot of a rectangular Victorian tortoiseshell tea caddy featuring ornate sterling silver mounts, bun feet, and an engraved cartouche on the lid.
Victorian antique tortoise and silver caddy box, Chester 1895
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An angled shot of a rectangular Victorian tortoiseshell tea caddy featuring ornate sterling silver mounts, bun feet, and an engraved cartouche on the lid.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectTea Caddies
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialTortoiseshell, Sterling Silver, Wood
  • ColourAmber and Dark Brown
  • MotifsSilver cartouche, Cast silver feet, Side carrying handles, Keyhole escutcheon
  • SizeH 11 cm (4 in) x W 9 cm (4 in) x D 13.5 cm (5 in)

FAQs

Tortoiseshell tea caddies became highly fashionable during the Victorian era as luxury items used to store and protect expensive tea leaves, often featuring intricate silver mounts and escutcheons.

These pieces typically feature genuine hawksbill turtle shell panels skillfully veneered onto a wooden carcase, reinforced with sterling silver feet, handles, hinges, and decorative plaques, often hallmarked for assay offices like Chester.

Authentic items show natural variations in translucent amber and dark brown patterns under close inspection, along with period-appropriate hand-cut dovetails, genuine silver hallmarks, and traditional fastener mechanisms.

This type of decorative box serves as an elegant accent piece when placed on a sideboard, console table, or bookcase, adding organic texture and historical contrast to contemporary spaces.

Tortoiseshell requires stable environmental conditions away from direct sunlight and extreme humidity changes to prevent warping or cracking, and should be cleaned only with a soft, dry microfibre cloth.
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