Tea Caddy
Artist
Matthew Cooper
(English, 18th century)
Date1718
MediumBritania Standard silver
DimensionsOverall: 5 3/4 inches (14.61 cm)
Credit LineGift of Thomas J. Lipton, Inc.
Object number55-9/1 A,B
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DescriptionOctagonal-shaped form with two broad and two narrow faces, four narrower canted corners. Molded in baluster shape, wider at top, with front engraved with ibex head within reserved circle enclosed by wreath of leaf and scroll. Molded cover and knob - fully hallmarked.
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