English Sterling Silver Ovate Tea Caddy Spoon by Joseph Willmore

English Sterling Silver Ovate Tea Caddy Spoon by Joseph Willmore

$210.00
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English Sterling Silver Ovate Tea Caddy Spoon by Joseph Willmore. George III Sideways Oval Bowl, fluted and scalloped edge, the short old English handle bright-engraved with foliate design. Dated 1810.  2 1/2" L., 1 5/8" W.  A charming example of an unusual form. Caddy spoons were designed to scoop tea out of a vertical box for tea leaves, called a tea caddy. The leaves were quite precious, and thus only aristocrats could partake. This was designed in 1810, at a time when tea was becoming more available, and thus the proliferation of tea accessories also expanded.  Price includes shipping from California worldwide. 

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