An Edwardian ‘Arts and Crafts’ sterling silver tea caddy, Birmingham 1903 by Albert Edward Jones

An Edwardian ‘Arts and Crafts’ sterling silver tea caddy, Birmingham 1903 by Albert Edward Jones

Of cylindrical form upon three cut section splay feet, the pull off conical lid surmounted by a ball finial. The side with Ruskin pottery bosses mimicking turquoise in collet settings between flat chased interwoven lines. Planished decoration. Fully marked to side and part-marked to lid bezel.

Height – 12.1 cm / 4.75 inches

Weight – 164 grams / 5.27 ozt