A George III sterling silver tea caddy, of pagoda form, with Chinoiserie decoration and blossom form finial, with four outset columns entwined with vine leaves, the enclosed panels depicting a lady reading in field, an amphora flower bouquet vase, a women with donkey in arch, and a shield with 'IP' stylised monogrammed, raised on four leaf form feet. Maker's mark: T.P I.M, London 1764. Height 17 cm. Length 8 cm. Width 6.5 cm. Weight 410 grams.