£2,100
A George II West Country silver Tea Caddy, makers mark of a crowned 'SW' for Samuel Wilmott (Plymouth) hallmarked Exeter, 1732, of rectangular form with canted corners, the sliding top cover with lift off circular centre cap both unmarked, 5in (12.5cm) high, approx total weight 7.5ozt.
Provenance: from The Charles C Brian Collection. Mr Charles Brian was a born in Plymouth in 1916; he trained as a solicitor and joined his family law practice, C G Brian & Sons. He had a great love of Plymouth and Devon, and amassed a collection of Exeter and Plymouth silver. His particular interest was his collection of early West Country spoons.
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