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Fine George V Silver Bombe Shape Sugar Box / Tea Caddy
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Fine George V Silver Bombe Shape Sugar Box / Tea Caddy

1900 - 1920
Sold 8 September 2025 · The Fancy Fox
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A pretty 18th century German style silver tea caddy or sugar box of bombe type with serpentine shaped fluted walls and cover. Shaped thumb piece to the front of the cover and set on a stepped collet base ring with four cabriole paw shaped feet. An attractive family crest engraved to the top of a rampant lion holding a sun in his paws above the motto "In Solo Deo Salus" (in God alone is our salvation). Hallmarked to the reverse and inside the cover for London 1925, makers The Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Company Ltd and retailed by them, a further retailer mark to the base.

It measures 9cm (3 1/2") high, 14cm (5 1/2") wide and 10.2cm (4") deep. It weighs a substantial 259g / 8.3ozt.

In excellent condition; no damage, dents or repairs and nice and clean inside.

Date of Manufacture

The Fancy Fox has dated this Silver Bombe Tea Caddy to the 1920s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
9cm (3.54")
Width
14cm (5.51")
Depth
10.2cm (4.02")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA980771
Dealers Internal Reference
FA1476
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A pretty 18th century German style silver tea caddy or sugar box of bombe type with serpentine shaped fluted walls and cover.
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Shaped thumb piece to the front of the cover and set on a stepped collet base ring with four cabriole paw shaped feet.
The Fancy Fox

An attractive family crest engraved to the top of a rampant lion holding a sun in his paws above the motto "In Solo Deo Salus" (in God alone is our salvation). Hallmarked to the reverse and inside the cover for London 1925, makers The Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Company Ltd and retailed by them, a further retailer mark to the base.

It measures 9cm (3 1/2") high, 14cm (5 1/2") wide and 10.2cm (4") deep. It weighs a substantial 259g / 8.3ozt.

In excellent condition; no damage, dents or repairs and nice and clean inside.

Date of Manufacture

The Fancy Fox has dated this Silver Bombe Tea Caddy to the 1920s.

Height
9cm (3.54")
Width
14cm (5.51")
Depth
10.2cm (4.02")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA980771
Dealers Internal Ref
FA1476
The Fancy Fox
The Fancy Fox
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2015

Offering fine porcelain and pottery, 18th century and later, silver, glass and other small attractive pieces

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An ornate George V sterling silver bombe-shaped tea caddy featuring a lobed body, fitted lid with an engraved crest, and small scrolled feet. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An ornate George V sterling silver bombe-shaped tea caddy featuring a lobed body, fitted lid with an engraved crest, and small scrolled feet. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Fine George V Silver Bombe Shape Sugar Box / Tea Caddy

Archive II An ornate George V sterling silver bombe-shaped tea caddy featuring a lobed body, fitted lid with an engraved crest, and small scrolled feet. View II
Archive III An ornate George V sterling silver bombe-shaped tea caddy featuring a lobed body, fitted lid with an engraved crest, and small scrolled feet. View III
Archive IV An ornate George V sterling silver bombe-shaped tea caddy featuring a lobed body, fitted lid with an engraved crest, and small scrolled feet. View IV
Archive V An ornate George V sterling silver bombe-shaped tea caddy featuring a lobed body, fitted lid with an engraved crest, and small scrolled feet. View V
Archive VI An ornate George V sterling silver bombe-shaped tea caddy featuring a lobed body, fitted lid with an engraved crest, and small scrolled feet. View VI
Archive VII An ornate George V sterling silver bombe-shaped tea caddy featuring a lobed body, fitted lid with an engraved crest, and small scrolled feet. View VII
Archive VIII An ornate George V sterling silver bombe-shaped tea caddy featuring a lobed body, fitted lid with an engraved crest, and small scrolled feet. View VIII
Archive IX An ornate George V sterling silver bombe-shaped tea caddy featuring a lobed body, fitted lid with an engraved crest, and small scrolled feet. View IX
Archive X An ornate George V sterling silver bombe-shaped tea caddy featuring a lobed body, fitted lid with an engraved crest, and small scrolled feet. View X
Archive XI An ornate George V sterling silver bombe-shaped tea caddy featuring a lobed body, fitted lid with an engraved crest, and small scrolled feet. View XI
Archive XII An ornate George V sterling silver bombe-shaped tea caddy featuring a lobed body, fitted lid with an engraved crest, and small scrolled feet. View XII
Archive XIII An ornate George V sterling silver bombe-shaped tea caddy featuring a lobed body, fitted lid with an engraved crest, and small scrolled feet. View XIII
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An ornate George V sterling silver bombe-shaped tea caddy featuring a lobed body, fitted lid with an engraved crest, and small scrolled feet.
Fine George V Silver Bombe Shape Sugar Box / Tea Caddy
Ref: SA980771
An ornate George V sterling silver bombe-shaped tea caddy featuring a lobed body, fitted lid with an engraved crest, and small scrolled feet.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectTea Caddies & Sugar Boxes
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleGeorge V
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsBombe silhouette, Lobed panels, Engraved armorial crest, Scrolled feet
  • SizeH 9 cm (4 in) x W 14 cm (6 in) x D 10.2 cm (4 in)

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The George V period spans from 1910 to 1936, characterised by a revival of earlier Georgian and eighteenth-century styles, alongside clean Edwardian influences and high craftsmanship standards.

These items were typically manufactured from sterling silver using techniques such as raising, chasing, embossing, and cast component assembly, often finished with hand engraving or armorial crests.

Authenticity is verified through clear hallmarks stamped on the metal, which typically include the makers mark, the standard mark for sterling silver, the town assay office mark, and the date letter for the specific year.

This piece can be displayed on a sideboard, mantelpiece, or glass-fronted cabinet to add reflective metallic texture and classical elegance to contemporary spaces.

Antique silver should be cleaned sparingly using non-abrasive silver cloths and specialized polishes, avoiding harsh chemical dips, and stored in a low-humidity environment to prevent tarnishing.
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