Spice Canister
George II spice caddy
Maker
(maker)
1720-1765
1720-1765
Title
Spice Canister
George II spice caddy
George II spice caddy
Date of Production
1750-51
Medium
medium : material : silver
Dimensions
Height: 12.5 cm
Diameter: 6.2 cm
Diameter: 6.2 cm
Accession Number
LO.1998.CS.2603
Mode of Acquisition
Akzo Nobel, long-term loan, 1998
Location
On display
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, The Courtauld Gallery, London, 2003 / 2013
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