This exceptional antique George III sterling silver tea caddy has an plain octagonal form.
The panelled body is plain and unembellished.
This antique Georgian tea caddy retains the original hallmarked plateaued flush hinged cover; the flush hinge indicates the fine quality of this piece.
The cover is surmounted with the original cast sterling silver floral finial.
Such antique examples in this desirable size and style are becoming increasingly difficult to locate.
An early 19th century silver tea caddy is a charming and practical piece, reflecting the tradition of storing and presenting tea in finely crafted containers. During this period, tea caddies were both essential household items and decorative features, often displayed on a sideboard or tea table. A silver example brings added elegance and refinement, making it especially appealing to those who appreciate antique silver and the enduring ritual of tea drinking.
NOTE: * The maker's mark has been attributed according to Jackson, and may have originally been recorded in the now-lost Largeworkers- Register for the period 1758–1773.
Maker: Samuel Wood (strong probability)*
Date: 1818
