International Antiques May 3-7,2025 HK Convention Centre
April 24, 2025
Booth D3 International Antiques 3 May to 7 May 2025Hong Kong
GEORGIAN SILVER TEA CADDY
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Description
An early Georgian silver tea caddy
The straight drum shape has just a dimple beeded border top and bottom for decoration.
Tea was very precious two centuries ago so would have been stored in a special container and locked away for safety.
What is extra special about this tea caddy is that even after more than 230 years it still has the key.!
The makers are Samuel Godbehere and Edward Wigan
Samuel Godbehere has his portrait in the National Portrait Gallery, London
So old and so much history
Additional Information
Maker: Samuel Godbehere & Edward Wigan
Date of manufacture: London 1790
Dimensions: 13cms high
Weight: 345 gms
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