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A silver tea caddy with a lid and sculptural finial. There are swirling engravings along the body and lid.
A silver tea caddy with a lid and sculptural finial. There are swirling engravings along the body and lid.
A silver tea caddy with a lid and sculptural finial. There are swirling engravings along the body and lid.
A silver tea caddy with a lid and sculptural finial. There are swirling engravings along the body and lid.
A silver tea caddy with a lid and sculptural finial. There are swirling engravings along the body and lid.
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  • A silver tea caddy with a lid and sculptural finial. There are swirling engravings along the body and lid.
  • A silver tea caddy with a lid and sculptural finial. There are swirling engravings along the body and lid.
  • A silver tea caddy with a lid and sculptural finial. There are swirling engravings along the body and lid.
  • A silver tea caddy with a lid and sculptural finial. There are swirling engravings along the body and lid.
  • A silver tea caddy with a lid and sculptural finial. There are swirling engravings along the body and lid.

Hester Bateman

Tea Caddy
Now On View

Maker

Hester Bateman (English, 1708-1794)

Title

Tea Caddy

Year

1708-1794

Medium

  • silver

Materials/Techniques

Techniques

  • silver

Materials

silver

Geography

Place Made: London; Place Made: England

Dimensions

Height: 14.8 cm (5 13/16 inches)

Signature / Inscription / Marks

Marks: Leopard head / lion passant / soureign's head / [maker's mark] / l

Credit / Object Number

Credit

Gift of Jesse H. and Stephen O. Metcalf

Object Number

32.260

Type

  • Metalwork

Exhibition History

Trading Earth
Ceramics, Commodities, and Commerce
Apr 09, 2022 – Jul 20, 2025

Label copy

Ceramic wares have long been popular for dining and drinking, but for some implements, silver is the medium of choice for its shine, durability, and intricate detail. Wealthy European travelers might have carried their own silver utensils in the 1700s, a time when tea was an expensive commodity often stored in locked caddies.

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Public Domain This object is in the Public Domain and available under a CC0 1.0 Universal (CC0 1.0) Public Domain Dedication

Tombstone

Hester Bateman (English, 1708-1794)
Tea Caddy, 1708-1794
Silver
Height: 14.8 cm (5 13/16 inches)
Gift of Jesse H. and Stephen O. Metcalf 32.260

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