Mappin And Webb Edwardian Age English Silver On Copper Old Tea Caddy Oval Form

  

Fine Things 4 Sale - Family parts with a few treasures... Sterling and Silverplate items listed. VERY FINE MAPPIN AND WEBB (SILVERSMITH TO THE CROWN) PRINCESS PLATE ENGLISH STYLE SILVER ON COPPER/BRASS OLDER EXTRA FANCY TEA CADDY OVAL FORM - SILVER HOLLOWARE --- UNIQUE TEA CADDY or BISCUIT TIN -- IN A RATHER CLASSIC YET UNUSUAL OVAL FORM with RIBBED AND HINGED DOMED LID - LIONS RING HANDLES - BALL BUTTON FEET - COVERED TEA CADDY SILVER BOX - ABOUT 6 TALL -- Really Nice - look at the superb workmanship -- hand chasing work edge/rims -- intact with typical wear/age and some desirable copper showing, this pretty item looked great on my mother's tea service tray. Fully functional and pretty without any need for service/repair - it served my mother for her tea leaves for 30+ years.

IT WAS PERFECT FOR HOLDING A TIN'S WORTH OF TEA LEAVES. MOTHER USED THIS REALLY SPECIAL COVERED TEA CADDY TO PRESENT TEA ON HER TRAY WITH HOT WATER KETTLE ETC.

NEVER SEEN ANOTHER LIKE THIS ONE. This listing is only for the caddy pictured, dining room table, tray, china, linens etc.

Grand Classic Useful Host/Hostess item made by one of the finest silversmiths of a bygone gilded age - this was bought in England post WWII - see pictures. Beautifully crafted with good heft these silverplated pieces were made to last. No longer made, this could be passed along for generations to use. All this was stored away, no damage well cared for and next owner will get to finish polishing'em up more or have professionally polished if desired. This all comes from a silver collection that I just pulled out of storage in the attic amassed by my mother & grandmother. NOTHING IN THIS COLLECTION HAS MONOGRAM or any other personalization. Older Heavy Top Quality Holloware Items!

Great value -- Good to Very Fine Estate Used condition. We desire this collection to be used another family. A true silver / sterling person will like to have this chafing dish for party time, this year! Collector's items, yet eminently appropriate for contemporary use.

My family invested in quality items for gracious living. CONDITION: VERY GOOD/FINE overall (this was well cared for) it shows age and typical very minor use marks / spots etc. Review pictures (please ignore reflections). Lots of Really Great Stunning items to add to your collection.

Starting each lot at very reasonable prices. Please review picture(s) for condition etc. Not new, but Used Good Estate Condition with expected use on treasured old items. No Monograms or Removals not noted - Some hand washing/polishing needed!

Vintage heirloom quality, these were used for 30+ years for entertaining, as the items were acquired post World War II. This is an outstanding, truly versatile, group/set of good weight/heft, elegant pattern. No major flaws or damages not mentioned, expect general marks, spots, scratches, wear and patina commensurate with age and use of treasured serverware/flatware used for special meals/holidays. All this has been stored away in the box for many years and a simple cleaning/polishing will make it look even more elegant on your table. Most or all hosts would feel quite comfortable using this when entertaining the most special guests in your home.

Please review other listings now & later... (other family sets/collection) and very good quality estate things from Grandparent's cottage. More Sterling & Silverplate items to be listed. Sellers are not responsible for service transit time.

Transit times are provided by the carrier, exclude weekends and holidays, and may vary with package origin and destination, particularly during peak periods. We no longer accept mailed payments. CONDITION: Every attempt is made to describe any damage or faults honestly & accurately. We pack carefully and this has never been an issue.

We're sharing'estate items' generally older antiques and we shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. The item "MAPPIN AND WEBB EDWARDIAN AGE ENGLISH SILVER ON COPPER OLD TEA CADDY OVAL FORM" is in sale since Sunday, February 23, 2014. This item is in the category "Antiques\Silver\Silverplate\Tea/Coffee Pots & Sets". The seller is "finethings4sale" and is located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, China, Sweden, South Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Israel, Mexico, Philippines, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi arabia, Ukraine, United arab emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Malaysia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa rica, Panama, Trinidad and tobago, Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica, Bahamas, Viet nam, Uruguay, Thailand, Ecuador, Macao, Peru, Paraguay, Russian federation.

• Composition: Silverplate
• Maker: MAPPIN & WEBB PRINCESS PLATE - hallmarks pictured.

• Type: Tea/ Coffee Pots & Sets
• Age: 1900-1940