Spice Canister
George II spice caddy

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Maker

(maker)
1720-1765

Title

Spice Canister
George II spice caddy

Date of Production

1750-51

Medium

medium : material : silver

Dimensions

Height: 12.5 cm
Diameter: 6.2 cm

Object Number

LO.1998.CS.2603

Mode of Acquisition

Akzo Nobel, long-term loan, 1998

Label Text

Tea and coffee were luxury imports, initially consumed in London’s male-only coffee houses. Silversmiths began making beautiful wares for these desirable new drinks when they were introduced into the home.

Provenance

Information not yet known or updated

Exhibition History

A Century of Silver - The Courtauld Family of Silversmiths, Courtauld Gallery, London, 2003 / 2013

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