A George III silver tea caddy
A George III silver tea caddy,
by Hester Bateman, London 1782,
oval form, flush-hinged cover with an urn finial, engraved borders, the front with a crest, with a lock and key, length 11cm, approx. weight 9.8oz.
The crest is that of Ashby, Band, Forbes, Widdowson and other families.