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Tea caddy
This silver tea caddy was made by Glasgow silversmiths Milne and Campbell, around 1765.
The caddy is heavily chased in chinoiserie design. This is a style of decorative art based on imitations of Chinese motifs. It was particularly fashionable in the mid-18th century.
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000-100-001-044-C |
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National Museums Scotland |
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0098: National Museums Scotland
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National Museums Scotland H.MEQ 1068 A |
Date: |
Around 1765 c. 1765 c. 1765
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Material: |
Silver. Inscription: M&C; [Glasgow mark]; M&C; O Silver. Inscription: M&C; [Glasgow mark]; M&C; O
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Dimensions: |
170 mm H x 130 mm L x 120 mm W 2.50" H; rim 4.00" x 3.40"
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What: |
Tea-caddy lid
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Subject: |
Gold and silver (NMAS Classification) Gold and silver (NMAS Classification)
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Who: |
Milne and Campbell, Glasgow (Silversmith) Milne and Campbell, Glasgow (Silversmith)
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Where: |
Scotland, Lanarkshire, Glasgow Scotland, Lanarkshire, Glasgow
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Description: |
Silver tea-caddy heavily chased in a rococo chinoiserie design, by Milne and Campbell, Glasgow, c. 1765 Separate lid for chased silver tea-caddy MEQ 1068, by Milne and Campbell, Glasgow, c. 1765
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