Offered by Baptiste Jamez Fine Arts
Elegant oval-shaped tea caddy in solid sterling silver, crafted by the prestigious house of Hamilton & Inches, founded in Edinburgh in 1866 and holder of a Royal Warrant since 1880. This refined piece features a delicate quadruple reeded border at the top and bottom. The hinged lid, also in silver, fits the body perfectly.
Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1919, this tea caddy was made in Scotland in the workshops of Hamilton & Inches.
Hallmarks:
Lion passant (sterling silver standard) – on body and lid
Sheffield crown mark
Date letter b for 1919
Maker’s mark: HAMILTON & INCHES – on body and lid
Fully inscribed HAMILTON & INCHES EDINBURGH on the base
Dimensions:
Height: 6.4 cm
Length: 11.5 cm
Width: 6.8 cm
Gross weight: 848.5 grams
Condition report:
Excellent overall condition. Superb mirror-like shine, difficult to capture in photographs. Crisp decoration, sturdy hinge, and elegant presence on display or in use.
HAMILTON & INCHES – EDINBURGH
Founded in 1866 by James Hamilton and Sir Robert Kirk Inches, Hamilton & Inches quickly rose to become one of the foremost names in Scottish silversmithing and jewellery. In 1880, the company was granted the prestigious Royal Warrant as silversmiths to the Scottish Court – an honour it continues to hold today, including under the reign of Queen Elizabeth II.
Based on George Street in Edinburgh, the firm is renowned for its handcrafted silver objects, fine jewellery, luxury watches, and ceremonial pieces such as cups, insignia and trophies – often commissioned by universities, the military or the Royal Family. Its style combines classic British elegance with masterful artisanal techniques.
From 1992 to 1998, Hamilton & Inches was part of the luxury group Asprey of London, before returning to independent ownership. Today, the house continues its legacy of excellence, blending heritage craftsmanship with contemporary design from its historic Edinburgh workshops.
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