Queen Anne Silver Tea Caddy
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Stock: 7574
Date: Circa 1711
Maker: John Farnell
Country: England
A good early English silver caddy of plain rectangular design with canted corners. With sliding base and lift off cap...
Description
Condition
This lovely antique silver tea box is in excellent condition with no damage or restoration. Good patina. All original and in good working order. The silver marks on the body are very clear and easy to read. The sliding base is marked with the lion and makers mark, the cap is unmarked which is normal for a Queen Anne piece of silver. Please note that this item is not new and will show moderate signs of wear commensurate with age. Reflections in the photograph may detract from the true representation of this item.
Maker Information
Maker: John Farnell
John Farnell, London silversmith, apprenticed to John Ash 1706, free 1714. Mark entered as largeworker 1714. 2nd mark (Sterling) 1720. Livery 1728. His mark is often found on hexagonal tea caddies.
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