ANTIQUE 19thC GEORGIAN SOLID SILVER EXCEPTIONAL TEA CADDY, FARRELL c.1817
19th Century Georgian silver tea caddy, of shaped oblong form, exceptionally decorative Rococo foliate scroll incorporating masks, scroll cartouches engraved with crests and armorial, for TRAFFORD and ASHFORD families, pull-off lid surmounted by a squirrel.
Hallmarked English Silver (925), London, year 1817 (b), Maker's mark E.F for Edward Farrell.
DESCRIPTION
Antique 19th Century Georgian Solid Silver tea caddy, of shaped oblong form, exceptionally decorative Rococo foliate scroll incorporating masks, scroll cartouches engraved with crests and armorial, for TRAFFORD and ASHFORD families, pull-off lid surmounted by a squirrel.
Each part is fully Hallmarked English Silver (925 standard), London, year 1817 (b), Maker's mark E.F (Edward Farrell, one of the greatest silversmiths of all time and the most sought after at present).
CONDITION
In Great condition - No damage, just general wear.
SIZE
Height: 13.5cm
Width: 11.2 x 8cm
Weight: 765g