Jan & John Maggs

Antiques and Art

An oval Sheffield plate tea caddy with lid

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The silver plating of this piece has survived many decades of polishing, and the copper base is only visible in the gadrooning of the knob, the most handled part of the caddy.

English, unmarked, 19th century

Dimensions of base: 3 ⅝” X 2 ½”; Height: 3 ¾”

Price: $110

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