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1894 British gilt-lined tea caddy with relief floral and figure design

Sale price$1,058
Sale price$1,058

Weight: 130g; Height: 7.1cm; Diameter: 7.5cm

Year: 1894

City: Birmingham, UK

Authors: George Nathan and Ridley Hayes
1897..1916
(registered Mar 1894)

Author's studio address: Hatton Gardens and Eg Nils Street, London and Howard Street, Birmingham

In 1894, British craftsmen George Nathan and Ridley Hayes created a tea caddy with gilded relief floral and figure designs. It is cylindrical with a full, round lid. The interior is gilded, and the exterior is fully decorated with high-relief floral patterns. The hemp surface is decorated with asymmetrical acanthus leaves and floral patterns. The flowers and leaves are arranged in an orderly manner. At the center of the lid is a butterfly-shaped fairy with double wings. The figure is plump and seems to be flying among the flowers, which is lively and elegant.

The engraving technique is exquisite and unparalleled. The four silver markings 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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