A George II silver tea caddy, vase shape, raised on floral cast and pierced spreading circular foot, the body part wrythen lobed and embossed with panels of flowers, engraved with monogram beneath a crest (a demi-eagle displayed), the lid surmounted by a flower head and leaf finial. London 1759 by Samuel Taylor, a renowned and noted caddy maker. Height 15 cm weight 205gms.