Barker Brothers Silver Plate Tea Caddy With Lion Head Handles England Circa 1930

  
BARKER BROTHERS SILVER PLATE TEA CADDY WITH LION HEAD HANDLES ENGLAND CIRCA 1930. THE SILVER PLATE TEA CADDY FEATURES DELICATELY ENGRAVED DIAPER PATTERN TRELLIGE SUPPORTING FLORAL SWAGS OF ROSES WITH AN ADDITIONAL BAND OF FLOWERS AND FOLIAGE ALONG THE LOWER EDGE. THE PAPER-THIN HINGED LID IS FURTHER DECORATED WITH ENGRAVED SWAGS OF ROSES AND FOLIAGE SURROUNDING AN OVAL EBONY FINIAL KNOB WITH BRASS FITTINGS. THE TEA CADDY IS FURTHER ENRICHED WITH LION HEAD HANDLES SUPPORTING RINGS. IT IS STAMPED ON THE RECESSED BASE WITH THE BARKER BROTHERS' HALLMARK OF A CELTIC CROSS ABOVE AN ORB AND "MADE IN ENGLAND". THIS IS A VINTAGE ITEM AND IT HAS HEAVY WEAR TO THE SILVER PLATING WITH COPPER EXPOSED UNDERNEATH, SCRATCHES, SCUFFS, TARNISH, AND A GAP IN LID WHEN CLOSING AS SHOWN. PLEASE SEE ALL OF OUR DETAILED PHOTOS, THANK YOU! 4-1/2 X 4-1/2" X 3-1/4".