A Marked Newlyn Nautical Copper Tea Caddy

Description

Heading : A marked Newlyn copper tea caddy or biscuit box
Date : 1900-1910
Period : Victoria-Edward VIII
Origin : Both cover and base marked NEWLYN
Decoration : High relief caravels set upon the waves
Size :  Ovoid. Height or the barrel 12cm without handle and base 15cm x 12cm at maximum extent
Condition : Very good patina. lid tight fitting
Restoration : None
Weight :  623 grams

Loose tea. tea bags or digestives. there are no rules when it comes to tea and biscuits. To dunk or not to dunk that is the question. This is a great object that needs to be used and loved.