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English Tea Caddys
Posted: Mon Nov 26, 2007 8:03 pm
by terryhalsey
Can anyone identify the silver marks on the bottom of my tea caddies? Eager to speak with anyone willing to bring me up to speed on these lovely objects discovered in my mother's home. Thank you for your time and attention.
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Posted: Tue Nov 27, 2007 2:47 am
by larkfield
The mark is for London 1744, and the maker is William Cripps.
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Posted: Tue Nov 27, 2007 4:59 am
by nigel le sueur
Can l just say what three stunning objects
Nigel
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Posted: Tue Nov 27, 2007 6:28 am
by dognose
Hi,
I would suggest you try to do some research to try and establish who the engraver was.
Can you post a picture of the engraving only?
Trev.
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Posted: Wed Nov 28, 2007 8:24 am
by buckler
What beautiful objects ! Your next task is to identify the armourials - if you do not know from family history - which may take some time.
A copy of "Starting to collect Silver " by John Luddington has an excellent chapter by Michael Ingham on the subject which will get you under way.
A word of caution. These are rare, keep them secure and if you have not had them professionally valued for probate yet consider your position very carefully .
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Posted: Fri Nov 30, 2007 11:45 am
by Granmaa
How wonderful! I too would love to see a photo of the engraving as well as a close up of the shells on the lids.
Miles
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