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Antique English Solid Sterling Silver Tea Caddy - 1902
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Antique English Solid Sterling Silver Tea Caddy - 1902

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Puckerings
Description

A fabulous Edwardian tea caddy in the form of a wooden Sheraton tea caddy with what would have been conch shell motif inlays.

Just returned from our silversmith's workshop where it has been professionally cleaned and polished restoring it to it's former glory.

The hinged lid fits well and, once opened, reveals a gilded interior.

Fully hallmarked for Sheffield 1902 together with the makers mark for Thomas Bradbury & Co. Ltd.

Excellent condition measuring 4" x 3 1/4" x 2 1/2" and weighing 189.4 Grams / 6.09 Troy Ounces.

Item: 46004

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Date of Manufacture

Puckerings has dated this Sterling Silver Tea Caddy to the Edwardian era.

Independent Date Guide ID 09602650
Dealer's Item DateEdwardian era
Sellingantiques DateEdwardian era
Sellingantiques agingItem is 124 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE EDWARDIAN ERA:
Sheffield date letter k on the base: struck for the year 1902.
Maker's mark TB&S: registered mark of Thomas Bradbury & Sons.
Lion passant hallmark: British sterling standard silver purity.
Gilded wash inside the box: protects the silver interior from tarnishing.
Conch shell medallions: Edwardian decorative style taking inspiration from 18th-century woodwork.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
8.3cm (3.27")
Width
10.2cm (4.02")
Depth
6.4cm (2.52")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1228950
Dealers Internal Reference
46004
Description
A fabulous Edwardian tea caddy in the form of a wooden Sheraton tea caddy with what would have been conch shell motif inlays.
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Just returned from our silversmith's workshop where it has been professionally cleaned and polished restoring it to it's former glory.
Puckerings
fig 1. An oval Edwardian sterling silver tea caddy featuring relief seashell panels on the lid and front surface.
fig 1. Antique English Solid Sterling Silver Tea Caddy - 1902

The hinged lid fits well and, once opened, reveals a gilded interior.

Fully hallmarked for Sheffield 1902 together with the makers mark for Thomas Bradbury & Co. Ltd.

Excellent condition measuring 4" x 3 1/4" x 2 1/2" and weighing 189.4 Grams / 6.09 Troy Ounces.

Item: 46004

FREE Worldwide Registered Airmail Directly From the UK

Date of Manufacture

Puckerings has dated this Sterling Silver Tea Caddy to the Edwardian era.

Independent Date Report ID 09602650
Dealer's Item DateEdwardian era
Sellingantiques datingEdwardian era
Sellingantiques agingItem is 124 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the Edwardian era:
Sheffield date letter k on the base: struck for the year 1902.
Maker's mark TB&S: registered mark of Thomas Bradbury & Sons.
Lion passant hallmark: British sterling standard silver purity.
Gilded wash inside the box: protects the silver interior from tarnishing.
Conch shell medallions: Edwardian decorative style taking inspiration from 18th-century woodwork.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
8.3cm (3.27")
Width
10.2cm (4.02")
Depth
6.4cm (2.52")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1228950
Dealers Internal Ref
46004
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Archive I An oval Edwardian sterling silver tea caddy featuring relief seashell panels on the lid and front surface.

Antique English Solid Sterling Silver Tea Caddy - 1902

Archive II An oval Edwardian sterling silver tea caddy featuring relief seashell panels on the lid and front surface. View II
Archive III An oval Edwardian sterling silver tea caddy featuring relief seashell panels on the lid and front surface. View III
Archive IV An oval Edwardian sterling silver tea caddy featuring relief seashell panels on the lid and front surface. View IV
Archive V An oval Edwardian sterling silver tea caddy featuring relief seashell panels on the lid and front surface. View V
Archive VI An oval Edwardian sterling silver tea caddy featuring relief seashell panels on the lid and front surface. View VI
Archive VII An oval Edwardian sterling silver tea caddy featuring relief seashell panels on the lid and front surface. View VII
Archive VIII An oval Edwardian sterling silver tea caddy featuring relief seashell panels on the lid and front surface. View VIII
Archive IX An oval Edwardian sterling silver tea caddy featuring relief seashell panels on the lid and front surface. View IX
Archive X An oval Edwardian sterling silver tea caddy featuring relief seashell panels on the lid and front surface. View X
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Archive XII An oval Edwardian sterling silver tea caddy featuring relief seashell panels on the lid and front surface. View XII
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Archive XV An oval Edwardian sterling silver tea caddy featuring relief seashell panels on the lid and front surface. View XV
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An oval Edwardian sterling silver tea caddy featuring relief seashell panels on the lid and front surface.
Antique English Solid Sterling Silver Tea Caddy - 1902
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An oval Edwardian sterling silver tea caddy featuring relief seashell panels on the lid and front surface.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectTea Caddy
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsSeashell relief medallion, Oval shape, Friction-fit lid
  • SizeH 8.3 cm (3 in) x W 10.2 cm (4 in) x D 6.4 cm (3 in)

This Edwardian sterling silver tea caddy dates from 1902 and takes an oval form with a friction-fit lid. The body and cover display a polished silver finish, highlighted by applied relief seashell medallions on the top surface and the front wall. Hallmarks for Sheffield 1902 along with the maker's mark for Thomas Bradbury and Co. Limited appear on the piece, which opens to show a gilded interior. The exterior exhibits smooth curved sides tapering towards a flat base, complemented by a fitted lid that matches the contour of the vessel. Practical dimensions of 8.3 cm high, 10.2 cm wide, and 6.4 cm deep make this caddy suitable for placement on a sideboard top or display cabinet within an English Country House interior. The cleaned and polished metallic surfaces catch the light, offering a decorative container for storage or exhibition in a living room, dining room, or study.

FAQs

A silver tea caddy was designed during the 18th and early 20th centuries as a secure, decorative container for storing loose tea leaves, which were historically a highly valuable commodity in British households.

Edwardian silver tea caddies are crafted from solid sterling silver, typically stamped with official British assay hallmarks, featuring seam-welded construction, fitted friction lids, and relief decoration such as repousse or chased motifs.

Authentic Edwardian pieces bear a full set of British hallmarks, including the lion passant for sterling silver, a town mark, a date letter corresponding to 1902, and a registered makers mark stamped into the metal surface.

Place an antique silver tea caddy on a sideboard, drinks trolley, or bookshelf where its reflective surface and classic proportions add visual contrast to contemporary wooden or minimalist backdrops.

Maintain silver caddies by dusting with a soft microfibre cloth and periodically polishing with a specialised silver cream, avoiding harsh abrasive chemicals or prolonged exposure to high humidity.
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