Description Sterling silver tea caddy of cylindrical form with a slightly tapered body, dating to 1911. The caddy stands on three straight legs and is cast with swags of bellflowers meeting at bows. Each leg is decorated with a small oval cartouche featuring a flower head at the top, above further vertical bellflower decoration running down the legs. The lid is surmounted by a traditional English Tudor rose finial. One leg is marked with the registration number 571758. The tea caddy is hallmarked John Round & Son Ltd, Sheffield, 1911. View the full Tea Caddy Collection. Mark Goodger Antiques has handled Georgian, Regency and Victorian tea caddies for decades, covering examples in tortoiseshell, pressed horn, burr woods, fruitwood, japanned surfaces, Tunbridge ware and silver. Our stock regularly includes sarcophagus forms, bombe shapes, novelty fruit caddies and rare interior configurations. Through continued study of construction methods, veneer combinations, period inlay techniques and interior composition, we place particular emphasis on authenticity and correct attribution. Understanding which materials were used together, how interiors were finished, and how hinges and mounts were constructed is essential when assessing genuine eighteenth and nineteenth century tea caddies. Weight 170 grams Dimensions 14cm High x 8cm Diameter (5.5 x 3.15 Inches) Who was John Round & Son Ltd? John Round & Son were Silver and Silverplate manufacturers working out of the Tudor works in Sheffield they established in 1847 and went onto enter their first mark in 1874 in Sheffield and 1888-1898 in London Assay Office and 1907 in Chester Assay Office. They advertised as the biggest spoon and fork manufacturers in the world at the time. For further information see our Makers and Retailers profile on John Round & Son Ltd. What is Sterling Silver? Sterling silver refers to the alloy of metal containing 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% other metals, usually copper or zinc. Sterling Silver objects are stamped with the 925 mark to confirm their authenticity. View the full Silver Collection. What was the Edwardian Period? The Edwardian period was the last period in British history to be named after the monarch who reigned over it. Although Edward VII reigned from 1901 to 1910, the Edwardian period is generally considered to have ended at the outbreak of the First World War in 1914. Why Buy from Mark Goodger Antiques? With over thirty five years of specialist experience, Mark Goodger Antiques is recognised internationally as a leading authority in antique boxes and related works of art. Every item offered has been personally selected by Mark, whose knowledge and judgement are trusted by collectors, institutions, museums, interior designers, and fellow dealers worldwide. Every purchase is supplied with a full supporting package for clarity and reassurance. This includes a Certificate of Authenticity, a detailed condition and care guide specific to your item, our most recent catalogue, and a separate invoice suitable for insurance and valuation purposes. Each piece is carefully examined prior to sale to ensure accuracy of description and quality. Your purchase is fully insured during transit and protected by our straightforward money back guarantee, allowing you to buy with complete confidence. We pride ourselves on transparency, expertise, and long term relationships with our clients, many of whom return to us repeatedly over decades. When you buy from Mark Goodger Antiques, you are purchasing from a specialist family business built on knowledge, trust, and an unrivalled focus on antique boxes.
