Sterling silver
England, 1796
Silversmith Richard Crossley, London
Maker's mark ‘RC’ for Richard Crossley, London town mark, sterling standard mark, date letter ‘A’ (1796) and duty mark (George III)
Rectangular shape with beveled edges
Plain walls with accentuated upper and lower rims
Fitted, slightly profiled lid with protruding edge
Front engraved with coat of arms with full ermine of the former owner: Richard Chetwynd, 5th Viscount Chetwynd of Bearhaven
Height: 8.5 cm
Weight: approx. 314 g
Very good condition
Simple and elegant tea caddy with excellent provenance

The tea caddy was made in 1788 by Richard Crossley, one of the most important manufacturers of silverware in the late 18th and early 19th century. It is of simple, rectangular shape with beveled edges and a molded lid. A special feature is the engraved coat of arms with full ermine of the former owner Richard Chetwynd, 5th Viscount Chetwynd of Bear Haven (1757-1821), a member of the Irish peerage.



The tea caddy is hallmarked on the base with the maker's mark ‘RC’ for Richard Crossley, London town mark, sterling standard mark, date letter ‘A’ (1796) and duty mark (George III). The edge of the lid bears the maker's mark, sterling standard mark and date letter.



The caddy is in very good condition with light signs of age and wear. The height measures 8.5 cm, the weight is about 314 g. (tfa)

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