A VICTORIAN SILVER TEA-CADDY
MARK OF WILLIAM AITKEN, CHESTER, 1899
Oblong and on four paw feet, the hinged cover with wyrthen finial, engraved with 'A' monogram and with Royal crown above, marked near rim and inside cover
4½ in. (11.5 cm.) high
6.5 oz. (205 gr.)
The monogram is that of Queen Alexandra (1844-1925), wife of King Edward VII (1841-1910), grandmother of The Prince George, Duke of Kent (1903-1942).
A VICTORIAN SILVER TEA-CADDY
MARK OF WILLIAM AITKEN, CHESTER, 1899
Oblong and on four paw feet, the hinged cover with wyrthen finial, engraved with 'A' monogram and with Royal crown above, marked near rim and inside cover
4½ in. (11.5 cm.) high
6.5 oz. (205 gr.)
The monogram is that of Queen Alexandra (1844-1925), wife of King Edward VII (1841-1910), grandmother of The Prince George, Duke of Kent (1903-1942).