Tea was a precious commodity worth more than its weight in gold during the 18th and early 19th Centuries, and only the wealthiest could afford a fresh cuppa. The leaves were carefully stored in ...
5 1/2 x 5 1/2 x 3 1/2 in. 4 x 5 x 3 3/4 in.
Q: This was given to me by my grandfather. From what I know it is a Hester Bateman tea caddy made in the early 1800s. It’s silver and has hallmarks, and measures about 13 centimetres. It’s in perfect ...
9.5 x 6.3 x 6.3 cm. (3.7 x 2.5 x 2.5 in.) ...
Tea was a precious commodity worth more than its weight in gold during the 18th and early 19th Centuries, and only the wealthiest could afford a fresh cuppa. The leaves were carefully stored in ...