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Plain Antique Sterling Silver Oval Tea Caddy
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Plain Antique Sterling Silver Oval Tea Caddy

1900 - 1920
Sold 8 October 2025 · Piers Rankin Antique Silver
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Description

A very plain sterling silver tea caddy oval in shape with a cushion shaped hinged lid and flame style finial. The plain body has an engraved family crest and gilt interior. Very good original condition with one tiny bruise on the edge of the lid as shown.

Maker: Synyer & Beddoes, Birmingham

Date: 1923

Weight: 109g

Physical Dimensions
Height
6.3cm (2.48")
Depth
5.7cm (2.24")
Declaration

Piers Rankin Antique Silver has dated this Antique Silver Tea Caddy to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1151172
Dealers Internal Reference
TC-P69629
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Description
A very plain sterling silver tea caddy oval in shape with a cushion shaped hinged lid and flame style finial. The plain body has an engraved family crest and gilt interior. Very good original condition with one tiny bruise on the edge of the lid as shown.

Maker: Synyer & Beddoes, Birmingham

Date: 1923

Weight: 109g

Height
6.3cm (2.48")
Depth
5.7cm (2.24")
Date of Manufacture

Piers Rankin Antique Silver has dated this Antique Silver Tea Caddy to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1151172
Dealers Internal Ref
TC-P69629
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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Archive I An oval antique sterling silver tea caddy featuring a smooth body, an engraved crest, and a flame finial on the lid. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Plain Antique Sterling Silver Oval Tea Caddy

Archive II An oval antique sterling silver tea caddy featuring a smooth body, an engraved crest, and a flame finial on the lid. View II
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Piers Rankin Antique Silver

Piers Rankin Antique Silver
Telephone 07850 329370
Location
c/o Tudor House
Sheep Street
Stow-on-the-Wold
Gloucestershire
GL54 1AA
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/piersrankinsilver
Verified Since Jan 2017
Items For Sale 150
Items Sold 1,684
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An oval antique sterling silver tea caddy featuring a smooth body, an engraved crest, and a flame finial on the lid.
Plain Antique Sterling Silver Oval Tea Caddy
Ref: SA1151172
An oval antique sterling silver tea caddy featuring a smooth body, an engraved crest, and a flame finial on the lid.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectDecorative Vessels
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsEngraved crest, Flame finial, Oval form
  • SizeH 6.3 cm (2 in) x D 5.7 cm (2 in)

FAQs

Tea caddies emerged in the 17th century when tea was a rare and costly commodity imported from Asia, requiring secure, lockable containers to preserve its value.

Authentic period pieces were crafted from solid sterling silver using traditional silversmithing techniques such as raising, hammering, and soldering, often featuring hallmarks stamped directly into the metal.

Authenticity is verified by checking for legible hallmarks indicating the assay office, date letter, makers mark, and silver standard, alongside examining the hand-formed construction details and natural oxidisation.

This piece functions effectively as a decorative accent on a sideboard, mantelpiece, or console table, adding a reflective metallic element to contemporary or traditional room schemes.

Preserve the metal by storing it in a stable environment away from high humidity, handling it with clean hands or cotton gloves, and cleaning infrequently with specialist silver polish to protect the patina.
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