Handsome Antique English Sterling Silver Tea Caddy by Mappin & Webb

Name: Handsome Antique English Sterling Silver Tea Caddy by Mappin & Webb
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA274653
Availability: SoldOut

1900 - 1920

Sold by Puckerings

Description

A superb Edwardian tea caddy made from an extremely heavy gauge of silver, the caddy weighing 7.3 Troy Ounces / 229.89 Grams. Of course, once one sees that this was made by one of the most famous of silversmith's, Mappin & Webb of London, the quality is evident.

The oval shaped caddy has a raised decorative border to the top and bottom and either side, a very handsome Lion's head with a delightful swing handle with a shell motif.

The top finial is made from carved Ebony wood, (one hairline in the wood, shown and mentioned purely for accuracy). The hinged lid opens to reveal a lavishly gilded interior.

The caddy and lid are hallmarked for London 1909, together with the silversmith's initials.

Excellent condition, measuring 4" x 2 1/2" x 4 1/2" tall to top of finial.

Item ID: 35662

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Declaration

Puckerings has dated this piece to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA274653

Dealers Internal Reference

35662

Dealers Notes

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Description

A superb Edwardian tea caddy made from an extremely heavy gauge of silver, the caddy weighing 7.3 Troy Ounces / 229.89 Grams.

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Of course, once one sees that this was made by one of the most famous of silversmith's, Mappin & Webb of London, the quality is evident.

Puckerings

fig 1. Handsome Antique English Sterling Silver Tea Caddy by Mappin & Webb

The oval shaped caddy has a raised decorative border to the top and bottom and either side, a very handsome Lion's head with a delightful swing handle with a shell motif.

The top finial is made from carved Ebony wood, (one hairline in the wood, shown and mentioned purely for accuracy). The hinged lid opens to reveal a lavishly gilded interior.