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1786 Stunning Fluted George 111 Silver Tea Caddy by Robert Hennell 460 Grams See Photos
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1786 Stunning Fluted George 111 Silver Tea Caddy by Robert Hennell 460 Grams See Photos

18th century
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This is a really beautiful tea caddy made in London in 1786 by Robert Hennell, it is in very good condition, nice clear hallmarks under the base with matching marks in the lid, its a wonderful shape, beautiful bright cut decoration, inside it has twin compartments, it is 13cms long x 17cms high and weighs 460 grams

A superb 18th century tea caddy

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Dudley Antique Silver has dated this George III Silver Tea Caddy to the 18th Century.

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This is a really beautiful tea caddy made in London in 1786 by Robert Hennell, it is in very good condition, nice clear hallmarks under the base with matching marks in the lid, its a wonderful shape, beautiful bright cut decoration, inside it has twin compartments, it is 13cms long x 17cms high and weighs 460 grams

A superb 18th century tea caddy

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Dudley Antique Silver has dated this George III Silver Tea Caddy to the 18th Century.

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Dudley Antique Silver
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Specialist in 17th, 18th and early 19th silver

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A George III fluted sterling silver tea caddy featuring bright-cut engraved drapery swags, a central keyhole, and a hinged lid topped with a turned finial.
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Archive I A George III fluted sterling silver tea caddy featuring bright-cut engraved drapery swags, a central keyhole, and a hinged lid topped with a turned finial.

1786 Stunning Fluted George 111 Silver Tea Caddy by Robert Hennell 460 Grams See Photos

Archive II A George III fluted sterling silver tea caddy featuring bright-cut engraved drapery swags, a central keyhole, and a hinged lid topped with a turned finial. View II
Archive III A George III fluted sterling silver tea caddy featuring bright-cut engraved drapery swags, a central keyhole, and a hinged lid topped with a turned finial. View III
Archive IV A George III fluted sterling silver tea caddy featuring bright-cut engraved drapery swags, a central keyhole, and a hinged lid topped with a turned finial. View IV
Archive V A George III fluted sterling silver tea caddy featuring bright-cut engraved drapery swags, a central keyhole, and a hinged lid topped with a turned finial. View V
Archive VI A George III fluted sterling silver tea caddy featuring bright-cut engraved drapery swags, a central keyhole, and a hinged lid topped with a turned finial. View VI
Archive VII A George III fluted sterling silver tea caddy featuring bright-cut engraved drapery swags, a central keyhole, and a hinged lid topped with a turned finial. View VII
Archive VIII A George III fluted sterling silver tea caddy featuring bright-cut engraved drapery swags, a central keyhole, and a hinged lid topped with a turned finial. View VIII
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A George III fluted sterling silver tea caddy featuring bright-cut engraved drapery swags, a central keyhole, and a hinged lid topped with a turned finial.
1786 stunning fluted George 111 silver tea caddy by Robert Hennell 460 grams see photos
Ref: SA1230486
A George III fluted sterling silver tea caddy featuring bright-cut engraved drapery swags, a central keyhole, and a hinged lid topped with a turned finial.
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  • ObjectTea Caddies
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorge III
  • MaterialSterling Silver, Bone
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsBright-cut engraving, Fluted sides, Drapery swags, Hinged lid

This George III sterling silver tea caddy originates from the 18th century, crafted in London in 1786 by Robert Hennell. The silver vessel presents a fluted polygonal form with a reflective finish, highlighted by bright-cut engraved drapery swags and a central keyhole. A hinged domed lid sits atop the body, secured by a turned bone and silver finial. The base measures 13 cm in length by 17 cm in height, with a total weight of 460 grams. Inside, the piece contains twin compartments for storage. Today, this antique sterling silver tea caddy functions as a decorative accessory for a sideboard top or living room display surface. The design complements period and traditional interior schemes while serving as a functional container or collector's item. Clear hallmarks appear under the base alongside matching marks located inside the lid, confirming the maker and date of production.

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A Georgian silver tea caddy is a specialized sterling silver container designed in 18th or early 19th-century Britain to store loose tea leaves. Due to the high cost of imported tea during the Georgian era, these vessels were frequently fitted with locks and crafted by prominent silversmiths as decorative symbols of status.

Eighteenth-century silver tea caddies were constructed from sterling silver, formed via raised sheet metal or cast panels. Makers applied decorative techniques such as bright-cut engraving, fluting, and chasing, often adding wood, bone, or ivory knops to lid assemblies to isolate heat.

Authentic George III silver tea caddies feature full British hallmark sets, including the makers mark, sterling lion passant, town mark, date letter, and sovereign profile duty mark. Construction details such as hand-cut dovetails or soldered seams on straight-sided forms are typical of the period.

An antique silver tea caddy functions well as a decorative focal point on a dining room sideboard, entry console, or mantelpiece. Placing it alongside glassware or muted timber surfaces allows the reflective silver patina and geometric fluting to contrast cleanly with modern textures.

Sterling silver caddies should be dusted regularly with a soft microfiber cloth and polished occasionally using non-abrasive silver cream to remove oxidisation. Avoid immersing pieces with non-silver finials or internal lock mechanisms in water to preserve the original condition.
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