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Superb Victorian Silver Lion Mask Tea Caddy by the Goldsmiths & Silversmiths, London 1899
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Superb Victorian Silver Lion Mask Tea Caddy by the Goldsmiths & Silversmiths, London 1899

19th century
Sold 15 November 2025 · Julie Cartwright Antiques
This “Superb Victorian Silver Lion Mask Tea Caddy by the Goldsmiths & Silversmiths, London 1899” found a buyer.

It was listed by Julie Cartwright Antiques. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.

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Description

This very elegant solid silver tea caddy is hallmarked for London 1899 and was made by the reputed Goldsmiths and Silversmiths Company. It is of generous proportions and has an excellent silver gauge. Of navette form, The half fluted body raised on a narrow pedestal base. The sides with Lion Mask ring handles. The hinged domed cover with silver finial.

Good gauge and wonderful quality.

Hallmarks:

WG over GL for Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co

(William Gibson & John Lawrence Langman)

Lion Passant.

London Assay Mark.

Date letter "d" for 1899.

Dimensions and Weight:

Height up to finial:12cm / 4.7 inches

Width: 12cm / 4.7 inches.

Depth: 7cm / 2.6 inches.

Weight: 199g / 7oz.

Condition

Excellent.

No dings. No dents. No repairs.

Postage:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £11.00 Royal Mail Special Delivery.

Postage overseas: £25 International Signed For.

You can pay by PayPal, bank transfer, cheque, debit or credit card.

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To pay by credit or debit card over the phone or by cheque, please contact me on 01449 760 585

Physical Dimensions
Height
12cm (4.72")
Width
12cm (4.72")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Declaration

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this Silver Tea Caddy to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1153644
Dealers Internal Reference
JUIL88
Description
This very elegant solid silver tea caddy is hallmarked for London 1899 and was made by the reputed Goldsmiths and Silversmiths Company. It is of generous proportions and has an excellent silver gauge. Of navette form, The half fluted body raised on a narrow pedestal base. The sides with Lion Mask ring handles. The hinged domed cover with silver finial.
fig 1. An ornate Victorian sterling silver tea caddy featuring fluted decoration and lion mask ring handles.
fig 1. Superb Victorian Silver Lion Mask Tea Caddy by the Goldsmiths & Silversmiths, London 1899

Good gauge and wonderful quality.

Hallmarks:

WG over GL for Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co

(William Gibson & John Lawrence Langman)

Lion Passant.

London Assay Mark.

Date letter "d" for 1899.

Dimensions and Weight:

fig 2. An ornate Victorian sterling silver tea caddy featuring fluted decoration and lion mask ring handles.
fig 2. Superb Victorian Silver Lion Mask Tea Caddy by the Goldsmiths & Silversmiths, London 1899

Height up to finial:12cm / 4.7 inches

Width: 12cm / 4.7 inches.

Depth: 7cm / 2.6 inches.

Weight: 199g / 7oz.

Condition

Excellent.

No dings. No dents. No repairs.

Postage:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

fig 3. An ornate Victorian sterling silver tea caddy featuring fluted decoration and lion mask ring handles.
fig 3. Superb Victorian Silver Lion Mask Tea Caddy by the Goldsmiths & Silversmiths, London 1899

Postage UK: £11.00 Royal Mail Special Delivery.

Postage overseas: £25 International Signed For.

You can pay by PayPal, bank transfer, cheque, debit or credit card.

To pay by PAYPAL please add P&P and click on button below.

To pay by credit or debit card over the phone or by cheque, please contact me on 01449 760 585

Height
12cm (4.72")
Width
12cm (4.72")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Date of Manufacture

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this Silver Tea Caddy to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1153644
Dealers Internal Ref
JUIL88
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2009
Dealer Profile

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An ornate Victorian sterling silver tea caddy featuring fluted decoration and lion mask ring handles.
SUPERB VICTORIAN SILVER LION MASK TEA CADDY BY THE GOLDSMITHS & SILVERSMITHS, LONDON 1899
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An ornate Victorian sterling silver tea caddy featuring fluted decoration and lion mask ring handles.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectTea Caddies
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsLion mask and ring handles, Fluted lower body, Domed finial lid
  • SizeH 12 cm (5 in) x W 12 cm (5 in) x D 7 cm (3 in)

FAQs

During the Victorian era, tea was an expensive commodity, making tea caddies secure, highly decorative containers used to store dry tea leaves under lock or in bespoke lidded vessels to preserve their flavour.

These pieces were typically crafted from sterling silver using traditional silversmithing techniques such as hammering, casting, repousse work, and chasing, often finished with hand-engraved details or applied decorative motifs.

Authentic items feature clear British hallmarks stamped directly onto the metal, indicating the assay office (such as London), the date letter corresponding to the year of manufacture, the makers mark, and the standard mark for sterling silver.

Such pieces can be displayed as standalone decorative accents on a sideboard, mantelpiece, or glass-fronted cabinet, adding a touch of metallic sheen and historical character to modern spaces.

Antique silver should be gently cleaned using a soft microfibre cloth and specialised silver polish only when necessary, avoiding abrasive materials, and stored in a low-humidity environment to prevent tarnishing.
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