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Tea Caddy (lid)
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In the 1600s and 1700s, silver played a significant role in projecting wealth, status, power, and ritual in British life. Tea was likewise a highly valued commodity, and as such, silver caddies were designed to display the social distinction of its owner. The prominently sloping shoulders of this lid's accompanying canister were designed by Paul Jacques de Lamerie in the early 1730s and became a standard form for tea caddies by the end of the decade.
| Artist / Maker | Paul Jacques de Lamerie |
|---|---|
| Date | 1741–42 |
| Culture / Origin | England, London |
| Medium | silver gilt |
| Dimensions | Overall: 13.4 x 9.6 x 5.8 cm (5 1/4 x 3 3/4 x 2 5/16 in.) |
| Department | Decorative Art and Design |
| Type | Silver |
About the Artist
Paul Jacques de Lamerie (British, 1688–1751) Full biography →
Provenance & Source
Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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