INDEX | ALL SILVER |
DESCRIPTION | Exceptionally good antique English Georgian solid sterling silver tea caddy with thread decoration and no engraving. The cap pulls off and would act as a measure. The top plate also pulls off to aid filling. The original assayer's scrape can still be seen across the bottom. |
SILVERSMITH | Henry Nutting or possibly Hannah Northcote |
DATE or HALLMARK | 1799 |
ASSAY OFFICE | London |
WEIGHT in GRAMS | 157 |
HEIGHT | 3 ¼", 82mm |
SILVER STANDARD | ·925 sterling silver |
CONDITION | excellent, thick silver throughout, well fitting tops, no engraving, no repairs, few micro bumps of no consequence |
SOLD |
Price £635 |
item number m7753 |
Available Tea Caddies |
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