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C1710 Very Rare David Clayton Toy Tea Caddy 22 Grams
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C1710 Very Rare David Clayton Toy Tea Caddy 22 Grams

18th century
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This is a lovely miniature tea caddy made in c1710 by David Clayton, it is in very good condition, it has the Clayton Britannia standard mark only, his silver is much sought after, the items are perfect miniatures of the original large items. it is 5cms high and weighs 22 grams .

A fine early 18th century toy tea caddy

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

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This is a lovely miniature tea caddy made in c1710 by David Clayton, it is in very good condition, it has the Clayton Britannia standard mark only, his silver is much sought after, the items are perfect miniatures of the original large items. it is 5cms high and weighs 22 grams .

A fine early 18th century toy tea caddy

Date of Manufacture

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

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Dudley Antique Silver
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2022

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A small octagonal sterling silver miniature tea caddy featuring a removable domed lid and a stepped base resting on a white fabric surface.
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Archive I A small octagonal sterling silver miniature tea caddy featuring a removable domed lid and a stepped base resting on a white fabric surface.

C1710 Very Rare David Clayton Toy Tea Caddy 22 Grams

Archive II A small octagonal sterling silver miniature tea caddy featuring a removable domed lid and a stepped base resting on a white fabric surface. View II
Archive III A small octagonal sterling silver miniature tea caddy featuring a removable domed lid and a stepped base resting on a white fabric surface. View III
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A small octagonal sterling silver miniature tea caddy featuring a removable domed lid and a stepped base resting on a white fabric surface.
c1710 very rare David Clayton toy tea caddy 22 grams
Ref: SA1244725
A small octagonal sterling silver miniature tea caddy featuring a removable domed lid and a stepped base resting on a white fabric surface.
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  • ObjectMiniature Tea Caddy
  • Period18th century
  • StyleQueen Anne
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsOctagonal body, Domed pull-off cap, Stepped base

This early 18th century miniature tea caddy belongs to the Queen Anne period and is fashioned from sterling silver with a reflective silver finish. The object takes the form of a small octagonal body finished with a domed pull-off cap and a stepped base. Visible details include crisp vertical facets meeting at sharp corners, distinct horizontal moulding rings around the neck, and a smooth, rounded finial topping the lid. Surface examination reveals minor polish wear and subtle reflections across the polished metal planes. Measuring 5 cms in height, the piece functions as a decorative tabletop display item and fits comfortably on a bookshelf within a gentleman's library or study today.

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A silver toy tea caddy is a miniature silver vessel produced during the early eighteenth century, designed either as a luxury plaything or a scale miniature showcase of a silversmiths skill.

These items were wrought from high-grade sterling silver, featuring hand-formed octagonal bodies, slip-on domed covers, and hand-fitted bases crafted using traditional metalworking methods.

Authentic pieces display period-correct makers marks or initials, characteristic gauge weight, natural surface wear along contact points, and architectural forms typical of the Queen Anne period.

Small silver collectables can be displayed inside a glazed cabinet, arranged on a mantelpiece alongside glassware, or placed on a tray as historical accents.

Preserve the finish by dusting with a soft microfibre cloth and applying a specialist silver polish sparingly to prevent residue accumulation in seam joints.
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