By Omar Ramsden and Alwyn Carr

By Omar Ramsden and Alwyn Carr, an Edwardian Arts and Crafts silver tea caddy,

London 1908, also engraved 'OMAR RAMSDEN ET ALWYN CARR ME FECERUNT',

rectangular form, canted corners, spot-hammered decoration, rope-work borders, the hinged cover with foliate motif and 'B.C.E.M.A. DEC 18 1908', the body with an engraved band 'TEA THOU FRAGRANT STREAM WHERE ON THE BARQUE OF FRIENDSHIP EVER SAILS IN GENTLE SUNLIT EASE', height 8.7cm, approx. weight 7oz.