Sterling Holloware: Tea Caddies

English Georgian Rococo sterling silver tea caddy, 1766. Bombe with corner leaf-mounted volute scroll supports. Chased scrollwork and flower baskets framed by garlands. Asymmetrical cartouche engraved with armorial bird. Round and flat cover central flower head and twisted leafing branches. Fresh and dynamic midcentury design from the early years of George III’s reign. Fully marked including London assay stamp and maker’s initials “W.T” (possibly William Tuite). Cover has lion passant... Click for details

German Classical 800 silver tea caddy, ca 1910. Rectilinear with chamfered corners. A nymph and putto gambol in low relief. Possible seasonal allegory with hand-warming brazier in one scene and armfuls of harvested grain in another. Cover snug-fitting and domed with chased patera on stippled leaf ground. Stamp for Hanau maker Georg Roth. Excellent condition with strong definition.

Dimensions: H 5 1/2 x W 2 3/4 x D 2 3/4 in. Weight: 7 troy ounces. #BU947

English Victorian sterling silver tea caddy, 1898. Canister with straight sides and depressed inset cover. Fully functional for keeping a special blend fresh. Marks include London assay stamp and worn maker’s stamp; numbered 73155. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 4 1/4 x D 3 5/8 in. Weight: 8.7 troy ounces. #BT941

Exotic mixed metal tea caddy. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1910. Sterling silver ginger-jar with squat and tapering sides, short neck, and snug-fitting cover. Copper ornament with irregular scrollwork. Fully marked including pattern no. 11975, director’s letter m, and phrase “Copper and Silver”. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 3 3/4 x D 3 3/8 in. Weight: 5.6 troy ounces. #BT602

Renaissance-Revival sterling silver tea caddy. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1910. Ovoid with short neck and snug-fitting cover. Vertical ornament in form of alternating wide plain bands and narrow acid-etched ones with Grotesque ornament. Cover has same in arcade form. A restrained deployment of the traditional leaf-and-vase motif. Fully marked including pattern no. 12246A1 and director’s letter m (1907-47). Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 5 3/8 x D 2 7/8 in. Weight: 6.5 troy... Click for details

Regency Revival sterling silver tea caddy. Retailed by Tiffany & Co. at 550 Broadway, New York. Rectangular with straight sides and curved corners. Sloping rim and hinged and overlapping double covers with cutout scrolled rims. Stationary bracket handle. Fretwork rims. Handle same with beaded borders. Engraved on sides are floral garlands and oval frames with interlaced monogram. Covers have armorial frames (vacant) and flowers, and stylized floral border. Partitioned interior for holding two... Click for details

Neoclassical sterling silver ginger jar tea caddy. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Twisted ornament with flowers, pointille scrolls, and scallop shells emerging from plain ground. Hallmark includes pattern no. 4824 (first produced in 1877) and director’s letter M (1873-91). Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 4 3/4 x D 4 in. Weight: 8.5 troy ounces. #BS131

German 800 silver tea caddy, ca 1900. Rectangular with gently curved cover and loop handle. Realistic basket weave is perfect for a rarefied organic blend. Cover fits snugly to protect the precious leaves. Fully marked. Very good condition with deep patina.

Dimensions: H 5 3/8 x W 2 3/4 x D 2 3/4 in. Weight: 8 troy ounces. #BS154