George II tea caddy mounted in sterling silver, London, 1754

Description George II tea caddy set in sterling silver with a Rococo jar and sugar basket, silversmith NJ, John Cafe, Edward Aldridge & John Stamper, London, 1754. A refined George II sterling silver Rococo tea box and sugar basket by John Cafe, Edward Aldridge and John Stamper, dated 1754. All housed in a silver mounted case. Bombé shaped canister, on four feet, the sides and covers embossed with Rococo motifs and two cartouches, cover with seated tea drinker and finials of birds and branches. Sterling silver sugar basket with floral motifs and a noble coat of arms at the centre. Sterling silver hallmarked with 4 hallmarks: Manufacturer's logo: silversmith NJ (case), John Cafe (tea box), Edward Aldridge & John Stamper (sugar basket) Lion passant: alloy mark. Guarantee control of the 925/1000 sterling title Leopard's head with crown: City of London Date letter year: 1754 Dimensions HxWxD 17cm x 25.5cm x 15.5cm Weight 540gr Provenance Private collection Conditions Slight signs of wear and superficial scratches. The four hallmarks are present at the base of the tea box and at the base of the sugar basket. Each element of the case is marked with the manufacturer's hallmarks and lion passant.