Early 18th Century Antique Britannia Silver Queen Anne Tea Caddy London 1709 Samuel Edlin

£ 4,750.00

A very elegant fire gilt octagonal tea caddy with a sliding section (slide top) at the shoulder for filling the caddy.

 

Description

A very elegant fire gilt octagonal tea caddy with a sliding section (slide top) at the shoulder for filling the caddy.  The base has a stylish hand engraved contemporary initial for importance.

 

Weight:  6.5 troy ounces/199 grams

Height:  5 inches/12.5cm

Width:  3 inches/7.5cm

Depth:  1.75 inches/4.75cm

Condition:  Excellent throughout.  Contemporary gilding.  Beautifully hallmarked throughout.  Very unusual to be hallmarked on domed lid.

Price:  £4750