A late Victorian silver tea caddy, the oval repousse form depicting neo-classical and mythical figures dancing and playing instruments amidst a Grecian landscape including the Acropolis, with crimped rim base and reeded border to the detachable lid and top edge, hallmarked Nathan & Hayes (George Nathan & Ridley Hayes), Birmingham 1893, height measuring 3 6/8 inches (9.5 cm). Together with an Edwardian silver tea caddy, the shaped oval form quartered by reeded borders, each panel with embossed scroll, floral and garland motifs, hallmarked Atkin Brothers, Sheffield 1904, height measuring 3 1/2 inches (9 cm). Gross weight 8.8 ozt (274.1 grams). (2).

In good overall condition, the lot displays general surface scratches, marks, wear and tarnishing commensurate with the age and use. Small dent to the top of the Victorian example and some minor dints around the edges, sticky residue around and inside the detachable lid. Some minor loss of definition to the decoration with remnants of polish visible across the repousse scene. Likely removal of engraving to reverse cartouche on the Edwardian example, traces of a date remain with 'June 1st' partially visible. Hallmarks clear and legible.