A George II silver tea caddy

A George II silver tea caddy,

by Elizabeth Godfrey, London 1742,

upright rectangular form, chased scroll decoration, engraved with a crowned monogram, slide-off base, the slide-off cover with a hinged shell finial, height 14.8cm, approx. weight 13.5oz.

The cypher AW or WA ensigned by the coronet of a countess - possibly for Anne, Countess of Winchilsea (1685-1743).