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Rare English Novelty "Paint Tin" Tea Caddy / Canister by Asprey & Co. - 1929
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Rare English Novelty "Paint Tin" Tea Caddy / Canister by Asprey & Co. - 1929

1900 - 1920
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Description

These novelty solid sterling silver boxes or Canisters are always highly sought-after in the form of a paint tin with a lift off lid.

This one is made by the creme de la creme of silversmiths, Asprey of Bond Street, London fully marked. The full English hallmark is to be found for Birmingham 1929.

A stunning example and in excellent condition measuring 3 5/8" in diameter x 2 3/4" tall and weighing 6.16 Troy Ounces / 191.4 Grams.

Item: 44955

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Physical Dimensions
Height
7cm (2.76")
Width
9.2cm (3.62")
Depth
9.2cm (3.62")
Declaration

Puckerings has dated this Sterling Silver Tea Caddy to the 1920s.

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SA1135474
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44955
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Description
These novelty solid sterling silver boxes or Canisters are always highly sought-after in the form of a paint tin with a lift off lid.
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This one is made by the creme de la creme of silversmiths, Asprey of Bond Street, London fully marked.
Puckerings

The full English hallmark is to be found for Birmingham 1929.

A stunning example and in excellent condition measuring 3 5/8" in diameter x 2 3/4" tall and weighing 6.16 Troy Ounces / 191.4 Grams.

Item: 44955

FREE Worldwide Registered Airmail Directly From the UK

Height
7cm (2.76")
Width
9.2cm (3.62")
Depth
9.2cm (3.62")
Date of Manufacture

Puckerings has dated this Sterling Silver Tea Caddy to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1135474
Dealers Internal Ref
44955
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Archive I A cylindrical sterling silver novelty tea caddy fashioned in the form of a paint tin with a recessed lid.

Rare English Novelty "Paint Tin" Tea Caddy / Canister by Asprey & Co. - 1929

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A cylindrical sterling silver novelty tea caddy fashioned in the form of a paint tin with a recessed lid.
Rare English Novelty "Paint Tin" Tea Caddy / Canister by Asprey & Co. - 1929
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A cylindrical sterling silver novelty tea caddy fashioned in the form of a paint tin with a recessed lid.
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FAQs

A novelty silver tea caddy is a container designed for storing tea leaves that imitates another everyday object or whimsical shape, popularised by silversmiths to display craftsmanship and humour.

During the Art Deco era, silver tea caddies were made from sterling silver using traditional silversmithing techniques, often featuring clean geometric silhouettes, smooth polished surfaces, and tight-fitting lids to keep tea airtight.

Authenticity is verified by examining the official British hallmarks stamped into the silver, which indicate the makers mark, town mark, silver purity mark, and date letter denoting the exact year of manufacture.

A silver novelty caddy works well as a decorative accent on a sideboard top, bookshelf, or desk, adding contrast and polished metallic texture when paired with contemporary art or dark woods.

Silver tea caddies should be dusted regularly with a soft microfiber cloth and gently polished with a specialist silver foam or cream to remove tarnish and maintain lustre without scratching the metal.
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