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$24,500
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31-9577
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Silver Tea Caddy Set
James Shruder
Hallmarked London, 1752
This magnificent set of George II tea caddies by renowned silversmith James Shruder represents the pinnacle of 18th-century English craftsmanship. Each of the three caddies is masterfully crafted in silver, featuring exquisitely chased Rococo borders that display a fluid, ornamental elegance. The front of the caddies is engraved with later arms. The sliding covers are topped with intricately detailed folding leaf finials, enhancing the opulent. . .
James Shruder
Hallmarked London, 1752
This magnificent set of George II tea caddies by renowned silversmith James Shruder represents the pinnacle of 18th-century English craftsmanship. Each of the three caddies is masterfully crafted in silver, featuring exquisitely chased Rococo borders that display a fluid, ornamental elegance. The front of the caddies is engraved with later arms. The sliding covers are topped with intricately detailed folding leaf finials, enhancing the opulent. . .
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Silver Tea Caddy Set
James Shruder
Hallmarked London, 1752
This magnificent set of George II tea caddies by renowned silversmith James Shruder represents the pinnacle of 18th-century English craftsmanship. Each of the three caddies is masterfully crafted in silver, featuring exquisitely chased Rococo borders that display a fluid, ornamental elegance. The front of the caddies is engraved with later arms. The sliding covers are topped with intricately detailed folding leaf finials, enhancing the opulent design that defines the Rococo style. Both the bases and covers bear hallmarks of James Shruder, who produced some of the finest rococo silver of the day.
The caddies are housed in their Cuban mahogany case, adorned with silver mounts and a finely carved chinoiserie border that incorporates charming motifs of birds and rabbits. This case exemplifies artistic sophistication, seamlessly blending European Rococo and Eastern chinoiserie influences—a fusion that captivated the Western world following the 1867 Exposition Universelle in Paris. Together with the exceptional tea caddies, this set reflects the grandeur of the Georgian era, standing among the finest examples of silver from this period.
Tea was introduced to England from China sometime in the middle of the 17th century and quickly became a popular luxury item. The country's respect for this drink is reflected in the ceremonial way in which it was stored, prepared and consumed. Tea connoisseurship developed into something of an art form among the elite, and accordingly, only the finest of caddies were suitable for storing the beloved leaves.
Box: 7" high x 11" wide x 6" deep
Provenance:
Private collection, New York
M.S. Rau, New Orleans
James Shruder
Hallmarked London, 1752
This magnificent set of George II tea caddies by renowned silversmith James Shruder represents the pinnacle of 18th-century English craftsmanship. Each of the three caddies is masterfully crafted in silver, featuring exquisitely chased Rococo borders that display a fluid, ornamental elegance. The front of the caddies is engraved with later arms. The sliding covers are topped with intricately detailed folding leaf finials, enhancing the opulent design that defines the Rococo style. Both the bases and covers bear hallmarks of James Shruder, who produced some of the finest rococo silver of the day.
The caddies are housed in their Cuban mahogany case, adorned with silver mounts and a finely carved chinoiserie border that incorporates charming motifs of birds and rabbits. This case exemplifies artistic sophistication, seamlessly blending European Rococo and Eastern chinoiserie influences—a fusion that captivated the Western world following the 1867 Exposition Universelle in Paris. Together with the exceptional tea caddies, this set reflects the grandeur of the Georgian era, standing among the finest examples of silver from this period.
Tea was introduced to England from China sometime in the middle of the 17th century and quickly became a popular luxury item. The country's respect for this drink is reflected in the ceremonial way in which it was stored, prepared and consumed. Tea connoisseurship developed into something of an art form among the elite, and accordingly, only the finest of caddies were suitable for storing the beloved leaves.
Box: 7" high x 11" wide x 6" deep
Provenance:
Private collection, New York
M.S. Rau, New Orleans
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