Last quarter 19th century, the first with mark of James Dixon & Sons, Sheffield, electoplated britannia metal, oval tea caddy form, with lion ring handles and ornate engraved designs (7 1/4 in.); the second in rectangular form, worn mark to underside, scrolled and floral relief decoration, raised on paw feet (3 3/4 in.).

Private Collection, Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Some minor scratches; oval form lid sits lightly askew on one side; overall good estate condition.