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Tea Caddy

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1800-1850

GUSN

GUSN-48597

Description

Oval shape. High sides with no decoration. Flat bottom.

Details

Descriptive Terms

tea caddies (containers)
silver (metal)
plate (material)
Silver
CADDY

Inscription

There are six pseudo British hallmarks stamped on the bottom in various outlines. One mark ouline contains the initials ""EP"" running downward. Other marks contain a bugle and the initials ""J B & S"".

Associated Building

Used At Rundlet-May House,

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

3.25 x 3.125 x 4.5 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Ralph May

Accession Number

1971.1306

Places

New Hampshire (United States)

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