Oval Sheffield brass tea caddy (c. 1820-30)Late Georgian period oval brass tea caddy with applied rope edging on the upper edge of the lid and the rim. Centered on the lid is a sterling pineapple finial. The foot of the caddy has a narrow flair and both the oval body of the caddy and the oval lid top are seam soldered. The silvered surface has been lost with age & use, with faint traces remaining. Hand tooling marks are visible on the flat surfaces. Sheffield, England, circa 1820 30.

American made

There is a tiny ding on the flared mouth rim and also on the foot ring

The surfaces have been professionally polished

The case employs both solid and veneered bird’s-eye maple in choice selection of overall pattern

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The domed foot of the bowl is chased with the same repoussé design featured on the body of the bowl

SKU: 1493

The bottoms have been fitted with removable cork pads

Materials: Steel

Condition: Very good original condition to both game pieces

New England

The trimmer is raised on three short posts