Boston Tea Party interest: A Tiffany and Co sterling silver ...

Hammer

£3,400

Boston Tea Party interest: A Tiffany and Co sterling silver tea caddy, designed by Edward C Moore, c.1889, the stylised ‘B’ handle within cast scroll border upon hinged cover revealing gilt interior, the rectangular body engraved to one side depicting the Boston tea party protest with Mohawk warriors onboard ship, and the other side with depiction of further ship, within stylised floral border and crimped rim, upon four conforming cast pad feet, stamped to base ‘Tiffany & Co’ ‘10120M4528 Sterling silver’, 12cm high, 17ozt

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Slight play to the hinged cover, meaning that it doesn't sit quite flush against the body.
Polish residue seen throughout.
Bend to the edge of the rim above the engraved body (see images)
Slight wobble when placed on a flat surface.
Interior would benefit from a clean.
Gilding to interior is worn.
Tarnishing seen throughout.
Minor scratches, blemishes and dents seen throughout, commensurate with age and use - particularly seen to feet.
Wear seen to the engraving on both sides.