Fine Victorian English Solid / Sterling Silver Tea Caddy - 1896

Name: Fine Victorian English Solid / Sterling Silver Tea Caddy - 1896
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1158465
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Puckerings

Description

A superb antique English solid silver Bombe shaped tea caddy, beautifully decorated on all four sides and standing on four very elegant legs.

The silver is fully hallmarked on both the underside and the lid for Sheffield 1896, making this a true antique example from the Victorian era. The makers mark is also present for the well renowned silversmith, Lee & Wigfull Ltd ( Henry Wigfull ) Highfield, Sheffield.

The caddy remains in superb condition measuring 3 3/4" wide x 2 3/4" deep x 5 1/8" tall to top of finial. A good gauge of silver and a good weight, 208.3 Grams or 6.70 Troy Ounces.

Item: 45951

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Physical Dimensions

Height

13cm (5.12")

Width

9.5cm (3.74")

Depth

7cm (2.76")

Declaration

Puckerings has dated this piece to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1158465

Dealers Internal Reference

45951

Dealers Notes

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Description

A superb antique English solid silver Bombe shaped tea caddy, beautifully decorated on all four sides and standing on four very elegant legs.

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The silver is fully hallmarked on both the underside and the lid for Sheffield 1896, making this a true antique example from the Victorian era.

Puckerings

The makers mark is also present for the well renowned silversmith, Lee & Wigfull Ltd ( Henry Wigfull ) Highfield, Sheffield.

fig 1. Fine Victorian English Solid / Sterling Silver Tea Caddy - 1896

The caddy remains in superb condition measuring 3 3/4" wide x 2 3/4" deep x 5 1/8" tall to top of finial. A good gauge of silver and a good weight, 208.3 Grams or 6.70 Troy Ounces.

Item: 45951

FREE Worldwide Registered Airmail Directly From the UK