Image of Gallery in South Kensington
On display at V&A South Kensington
Silver, Room 67, The Whiteley Galleries

This object consists of 2 parts, some of which may be located elsewhere.

Salt

ca. 1800 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Neo classical style


Object details

Category
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Tea Caddy
  • Salt Cellar
Materials and techniques
Silver
Brief description
Silver, Cork hallmarks for ca.1800, mark of John Tolekens

Lid for caddy. Embossed and chased with chinoiserie figures, mark of Samuel Taylor, London hallmarks for 1764-5.
Silver, English,
Physical description
Neo classical style
Dimensions
  • Height: 5.25cm
  • Length: 8.25cm
  • Width: 6.40cm
  • Weight: 77.00g
Marks and inscriptions
  • On base: impressed: STERLING TOLEKEN on each
  • Crest
  • Unidentified
Credit line
Bequeathed by Frank Smith
Object history
Acquisition RF: Frank Smith
Bequest - Frank Smith
Crest of dolphin on side. One of a pair.
Collection
Accession number
M.460A-1922

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Record createdMarch 3, 2004
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