Victorian Silver Square Tea Canister William Comyns Embossed Green Man Art Nouveau Caddy

Name: Victorian Silver Square Tea Canister William Comyns Embossed Green Man Art Nouveau Caddy
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA419161
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by The Fancy Fox

Description

Very pretty Victorian silver tea canister of square form with ornate embossed and bright cut engraved decoration of scrolls and arabesques with green man style masks. Each side has a vacant cartouche. Plain shoulders rise to a pull off lid with matching organic decoration around the bottom half, stepping out to a melon fluted cap with delicate and finely engraved knop as a wild strawberry. Hallmarked for London 1894 and maker's marks to base, side and lid for renowned silversmith William Comyns.

It measures 4 3/4" high and 2" wide and weighs 143g/5.0ozt. Condition is excellent with no damage or dents and light and appropriate surface wear for age and use.

Physical Dimensions

Height

12cm (4.72")

Width

5cm (1.97")

Depth

5cm (1.97")

Declaration

The Fancy Fox has dated this piece to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA419161

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Description

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Plain shoulders rise to a pull off lid with matching organic decoration around the bottom half, stepping out to a melon fluted cap with delicate and finely engraved knop as a wild strawberry.

The Fancy Fox

Hallmarked for London 1894 and maker's marks to base, side and lid for renowned silversmith William Comyns.

It measures 4 3/4" high and 2" wide and weighs 143g/5.0ozt. Condition is excellent with no damage or dents and light and appropriate surface wear for age and use.

Physical Dimensions

Height

12cm (4.72")

Width

5cm (1.97")

Depth

5cm (1.97")

Date of Manufacture

The Fancy Fox has dated this piece to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA419161