Tea Caddy

Creator John Chandler Moore (approximately 1803-1878), Tiffany, Young & Ellis

Accession number 89.50.6

Unique identifier MN157643

Description Tea caddy from coffee and tea service with oval shape, domed hinged cover, square-C silver handle, beading at base and shoulder, body and spout, cover with repoussé chasing of flowers and scrolls, cast bird finial soldered to tea caddy cover, and matte surface. Inscription: Monogram engraved on oval shield applied to piece Old English lettering: MCV. Mark: Struck on base, incuse: TIFFANY YOUNG & ELLIS / J.C.M.

Dated 1848-1852

Object Type coffee service, tea caddy (container), tea service

Medium silver (metal)

Physical dimensions H: 4 1/2 in. L: 5 3/8 in. W: 3 3/8 in. WEIGHT: 12.25 oz.

File dimensions 18.3 in × 18.3 in at 300dpi
46.5 cm × 46.5 cm at 300dpi

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