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In the realm of American silver the notion prevails that the finest and most elegant pieces were rendered in sterling, with "lesser" items produced in silverplate.
This 4 3/4" tall, 3" diameter, tea caddy marked for the outstanding 19th century Connecticut manufacturing firm of Meriden Britannia is disabusing of this idea.
Cylindrical in form, the entire body is contoured in a dense, raised respousse acanthus leaf design.
Three figures are incorporated within this matrix...
