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Unusual Sterling Silver Tea Caddy or Trinket Box
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Unusual Sterling Silver Tea Caddy or Trinket Box

1900 - 1920
Sold 1 January 1900 · Piers Rankin Antique Silver
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Unusual form Sterling Silver tea caddy or trinket box with a domed pull of lid and a vacant central cartouche. Circular baulster shaped body with an engine turned pattern around the body. Very good original condition without any damage or dents.

Date: 1919.

Maker: Possibly B. H. Britton & Sons, Birmingham.

Weight: 3.3 Troy Oz.

Physical Dimensions
Height
8.2cm (3.23")
Width
8.2cm (3.23")
Depth
8.2cm (3.23")
Declaration

Piers Rankin Antique Silver has dated this Sterling Silver Tea Caddy to the 1910s.

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SA1230983
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SBOX-P74004
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Description
Unusual form Sterling Silver tea caddy or trinket box with a domed pull of lid and a vacant central cartouche. Circular baulster shaped body with an engine turned pattern around the body. Very good original condition without any damage or dents.

Date: 1919.

Maker: Possibly B. H. Britton & Sons, Birmingham.

Weight: 3.3 Troy Oz.

Height
8.2cm (3.23")
Width
8.2cm (3.23")
Depth
8.2cm (3.23")
Date of Manufacture

Piers Rankin Antique Silver has dated this Sterling Silver Tea Caddy to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1230983
Dealers Internal Ref
SBOX-P74004
Piers Rankin Antique Silver
Piers Rankin Antique Silver
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2017

Piers rankin antique silver is a premier silver dealer est. Over 35 years. Dealing with trade and private clients. Worldwide shipping.

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A rounded sterling silver tea caddy featuring a woven engine-turned textured pattern across the body and fitted circular lid, displaying British hallmarks. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A rounded sterling silver tea caddy featuring a woven engine-turned textured pattern across the body and fitted circular lid, displaying British hallmarks. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Unusual Sterling Silver Tea Caddy or Trinket Box

Archive II A rounded sterling silver tea caddy featuring a woven engine-turned textured pattern across the body and fitted circular lid, displaying British hallmarks. View II
Archive III A rounded sterling silver tea caddy featuring a woven engine-turned textured pattern across the body and fitted circular lid, displaying British hallmarks. View III
Archive IV A rounded sterling silver tea caddy featuring a woven engine-turned textured pattern across the body and fitted circular lid, displaying British hallmarks. View IV
Archive V A rounded sterling silver tea caddy featuring a woven engine-turned textured pattern across the body and fitted circular lid, displaying British hallmarks. View V
Archive VI A rounded sterling silver tea caddy featuring a woven engine-turned textured pattern across the body and fitted circular lid, displaying British hallmarks. View VI
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Piers Rankin Antique Silver

Piers Rankin Antique Silver
Telephone 07850 329370
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c/o Tudor House
Sheep Street
Stow-on-the-Wold
Gloucestershire
GL54 1AA
United Kingdom
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A rounded sterling silver tea caddy featuring a woven engine-turned textured pattern across the body and fitted circular lid, displaying British hallmarks.
Unusual Sterling Silver Tea Caddy or Trinket Box
Ref: SA1230983
A rounded sterling silver tea caddy featuring a woven engine-turned textured pattern across the body and fitted circular lid, displaying British hallmarks.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectTea Caddies
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleArt Deco
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsEngine-turned pattern, Woven texture, Fitted circular lid, Stamped hallmarks
  • SizeH 8.2 cm (3 in) x W 8.2 cm (3 in) x D 8.2 cm (3 in)

This unusual sterling silver tea caddy or trinket box dates from 1910 in the Art Deco style, finished in a bright silver colour with a polished band around the shoulder and a woven engine-turned texture covering the rounded baluster-shaped body and domed lid. The circular lid includes a plain central circle on top, while the lower body displays stamped British hallmarks alongside the textured pattern. It measures 8.2 cm high, 8.2 cm wide, and 8.2 cm deep. In a modern interior, this piece sits on a sideboard top to store loose tea leaves or small trinkets. The compact container functions as a decorative tabletop accessory while holding small everyday items within reach.

FAQs

Silver tea caddies were introduced in Europe during the seventeenth century to securely store and preserve expensive imported tea leaves. Over time, these containers evolved into decorative table accessories and versatile storage vessels for small personal items.

Traditional caddies were raised from solid sterling silver or silver plate, often featuring hand-chased, engraved, or engine-turned patterns. Lids were carefully fitted with friction seals or hinges to ensure an airtight closure.

Authentic British sterling silver features official hallmarks stamped into the metal, indicating the makers mark, the purity mark such as the lion passant, the assay office mark, and a date letter.

A textured silver jar can be displayed on a sideboard, dressing table, or desk as a refined storage solution for jewellery or desk accessories. It contrasts effectively alongside natural wood, dark marble, or contemporary glass surfaces.

To clean sterling silver, use a soft cotton cloth and a gentle silver polish formulated to remove oxidisation without scratching the surface. Regular light dusting and avoiding harsh chemical cleaners will preserve the original finish.
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