1884 British sterling silver tea caddy with relief floral and figure design
1884 British sterling silver tea caddy with relief floral and figure design
Weight: 168.9 grams, Height: 10 cm, Diameter: 9 cm
Year: 1884
City: London
Author: John Septimus Beresford
1875-1890
(registered in June 1873)
Bookmark, box, brush, chamberstick, cup, matchbox holder, napkin ring, spoon, tea service, tray, trophy cup, vase
An 1884 British sterling silver tea caddy with relief floral and figure designs. It has a cylindrical body with a full dome. The body is decorated with symmetrical classic acanthus leaf patterns, with a bell-shaped flower hanging in the center. Small palm leaf patterns are chased above and below, arranged in an orderly manner. The lid is decorated with a mythological story. The patterns are natural, with undulating waves, which are quite rhythmic and exquisite.
The four silver labels are clear and intact.
In the 19th century, British silverware was renowned for its high standards and craftsmanship. Every piece of British silverware was meticulously marked with a complete silver inscription, ensuring its authenticity and making it highly sought after by collectors. Its brilliance and rarity have made silverware a prized possession of the wealthy and a symbol of power throughout history. Perhaps no other country is as enamored with silver as Britain, and British antique silverware exudes a captivating and mysterious charm.
Weight: 168.9 grams, Height: 10 cm, Diameter: 9 cm
Year: 1884
City: London
Author: John Septimus Beresford
1875-1890
(registered in June 1873)
Bookmark, box, brush, chamberstick, cup, matchbox holder, napkin ring, spoon, tea service, tray, trophy cup, vase
An 1884 British sterling silver tea caddy with relief floral and figure designs. It has a cylindrical body with a full dome. The body is decorated with symmetrical classic acanthus leaf patterns, with a bell-shaped flower hanging in the center. Small palm leaf patterns are chased above and below, arranged in an orderly manner. The lid is decorated with a mythological story. The patterns are natural, with undulating waves, which are quite rhythmic and exquisite.
The four silver labels are clear and intact.
In the 19th century, British silverware was renowned for its high standards and craftsmanship. Every piece of British silverware was meticulously marked with a complete silver inscription, ensuring its authenticity and making it highly sought after by collectors. Its brilliance and rarity have made silverware a prized possession of the wealthy and a symbol of power throughout history. Perhaps no other country is as enamored with silver as Britain, and British antique silverware exudes a captivating and mysterious charm.
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