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Antique Victorian Quality Silver Plated Tea Caddy
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Antique Victorian Quality Silver Plated Tea Caddy

19th century
Sold 11 March 2025 · Unique Antiques by Emma Jade
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Antique Victorian quality silver plated tea caddy having a quality reeded lid, lions head ring handles to both sides, reeded decoration round the body having the original key with working lock

Physical Dimensions
Height
13cm (5.12")
Width
16cm (6.30")
Depth
13cm (5.12")
Declaration

Unique Antiques by Emma Jade has dated this Silver Plated Tea Caddy to the 1880s.

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SA1114756
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1423
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Unique Antiques by Emma Jade

Description
Antique Victorian quality silver plated tea caddy having a quality reeded lid, lions head ring handles to both sides, reeded decoration round the body having the original key with working lock
Height
13cm (5.12")
Width
16cm (6.30")
Depth
13cm (5.12")
Date of Manufacture

Unique Antiques by Emma Jade has dated this Silver Plated Tea Caddy to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1114756
Dealers Internal Ref
1423
Unique Antiques by Emma Jade
Unique Antiques by Emma Jade
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2021
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A reflective silver-plated tea caddy featuring a fluted lower body, ring handles, and a domed lid.
Antique Victorian quality silver plated tea caddy
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A reflective silver-plated tea caddy featuring a fluted lower body, ring handles, and a domed lid.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectTea Caddies
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSilver-plated metal
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsFluted body, Ring handles, Domed lid
  • SizeH 13 cm (5 in) x W 16 cm (6 in) x D 13 cm (5 in)

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Tea caddies originated in the 17th century when tea was an expensive luxury commodity, requiring secure containers with locks to protect the valuable contents from domestic staff. By the Victorian era, silver-plated and metal caddies became widespread in middle-class households as mass production methods improved.

Traditional Victorian tea caddies were constructed from metals such as silver plate over copper, sterling silver, or pewter, frequently utilising techniques like stamping, repousse, fluting, and hand-soldering. Interiors often featured foil linings or wooden compartments to preserve the aroma of the dry leaves.

Authentic pieces generally display period-specific hallmarks, makers marks, or EPNS (Electro Plated Nickel Silver) stamps, alongside signs of genuine wear such as minor surface scratching and subtle oxidisation. Hand-finished details, weight, and traditional construction methods also indicate period manufacture rather than modern reproduction.

An antique metal caddy functions effectively as a decorative accent piece on a sideboard, mantelpiece, or open bookshelf, contrasting against contemporary minimalist furnishings. It can also be repurposed to hold small items such as matches, trinkets, or dried botanicals.

Silver plate requires gentle cleaning with a specialised non-abrasive silver polish and a soft microfibre cloth to remove tarnish without wearing through the thin silver layer. Items should be kept away from excessive moisture, direct sunlight, and chemical fumes to maintain the metallic finish.
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