Group shot: 1985.198a-b, 1985.199a-b, 1985.200a-b

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Tea Caddy

Samuel Taylor (free 1744)

1753–54

Object PlaceLondon, England

Medium/TechniqueSilver

DimensionsH. 12.1 cm x D. 8.3 cm (4 3/4 x 3 1/4 in.);
Weight: 1,434.5 gm (46 oz 2 dwt)

Credit LineGift of the heirs of Miss Janet Ritchie

Accession number1985.198a-b

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ClassificationsSilver

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Europe

InscriptionsEngraved in the cartouche on each canister, SEProvenanceAccording to tradition, given by Gov. William Shirley (1694-1771) to an ancestor of Andrew Montgomery Ritchie, by descent to Miss Janet Ritchie, Gift of the heirs of Miss Janet Ritchie to the MFA. (Accession Date: April 24, 1985)