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Antique Edwardian Silver Plated Engraved Tea Caddy with Shell Spoon – Circa 1905
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Antique Edwardian Silver Plated Engraved Tea Caddy with Shell Spoon – Circa 1905

1900 - 1920
Description

A Nice Antique Edwardian Silver Plated Tea Caddy with an oval profile and a hinged lid, giving it the character of a small table caddy or covered sweet box. The exterior is finely engraved with delicate floral swags and ribboned garlands, framed by a neat beaded border. The accompanying spoon is shaped as a scallop shell with a beaded handle edge, making it well suited for tea, sweets, or small condiments – circa 1905.

* It also makes a useful dressing table box for keeping small items tidy while remaining decorative.

Measurements:

Height: 3" (approx. 7.5cm)

Width: 4" (approx. 10cm)

Depth: 3" (approx. 7.4cm)

Total weight: 255g

In good condition – The silver plated surfaces show only light surface wear consistent with age and careful use.

Physical Dimensions
Height
7.5cm (2.95")
Width
10cm (3.94")
Depth
7.5cm (2.95")
Declaration

Kingsdown Antiques has dated this Silver Plated Tea Caddy to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1215443
Dealers Internal Reference
KD53252
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A Nice Antique Edwardian Silver Plated Tea Caddy with an oval profile and a hinged lid, giving it the character of a small table caddy or covered sweet box.
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The exterior is finely engraved with delicate floral swags and ribboned garlands, framed by a neat beaded border.
Kingsdown Antiques

The accompanying spoon is shaped as a scallop shell with a beaded handle edge, making it well suited for tea, sweets, or small condiments – circa 1905.

fig 1. An oval silver-plated tea caddy featuring engraved foliate garlands on the body and lid, accompanied by a small shell-shaped spoon.
fig 1. Antique Edwardian Silver Plated Engraved Tea Caddy with Shell Spoon – Circa 1905

It also makes a useful dressing table box for keeping small items tidy while remaining decorative.

Measurements:

Height: 3" (approx. 7.5cm)

Width: 4" (approx. 10cm)

Depth: 3" (approx. 7.4cm)

Total weight: 255g

In good condition – The silver plated surfaces show only light surface wear consistent with age and careful use.

Height
7.5cm (2.95")
Width
10cm (3.94")
Depth
7.5cm (2.95")
Date of Manufacture

Kingsdown Antiques has dated this Silver Plated Tea Caddy to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1215443
Dealers Internal Ref
KD53252
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Archive I An oval silver-plated tea caddy featuring engraved foliate garlands on the body and lid, accompanied by a small shell-shaped spoon.

Antique Edwardian Silver Plated Engraved Tea Caddy with Shell Spoon – Circa 1905

Archive II An oval silver-plated tea caddy featuring engraved foliate garlands on the body and lid, accompanied by a small shell-shaped spoon. View II
Archive III An oval silver-plated tea caddy featuring engraved foliate garlands on the body and lid, accompanied by a small shell-shaped spoon. View III
Archive IV An oval silver-plated tea caddy featuring engraved foliate garlands on the body and lid, accompanied by a small shell-shaped spoon. View IV
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An oval silver-plated tea caddy featuring engraved foliate garlands on the body and lid, accompanied by a small shell-shaped spoon.
Antique Edwardian Silver Plated Engraved Tea Caddy With Shell Spoon – circa 1905
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An oval silver-plated tea caddy featuring engraved foliate garlands on the body and lid, accompanied by a small shell-shaped spoon.
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During the Edwardian era, tea caddies were functional and decorative containers designed to store loose tea leaves. They reflected the social importance of tea-drinking rituals in British households during the early twentieth century.

Edwardian tea caddies were frequently manufactured from silver plate, sterling silver, or polished hardwoods. Metal examples often featured electroplated nickel silver as a base material finished with detailed floral or foliate engraving.

Authentic pieces generally exhibit makers marks, EPNS stamps, or characteristic design motifs such as engraved garlands, bright-cut scrolling, and hinged lids with precise fittings.

An antique tea caddy serves as a decorative accent when styled on a dining room sideboard, kitchen shelving, or a living room console. It can function as standalone metalwork or be paired with ceramic tea sets and vintage glassware.

Preserve silver plate by wiping gently with a soft cotton cloth and using non-abrasive silver polish sparingly to remove tarnish. Avoid submerging in water or using harsh chemical cleaners that could erode the outer plating.
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