George III Scottish Silver Locking Tea Caddy, Mark of George Fenwick

Edinburgh (1812), a unique form featuring a figural serpentine finial over an egg and dart rim, over a fluted body with a central cartouche displaying an armorial coat of arms for the Scottish Clan Martin inscribed with their motto "Hinc Fortior et Clarior" or "Henceforth Stronger and Brighter," over four ball feet, with a rare locking closure.

16.7 troy oz.

Private Collection of a Gentleman, Cary, North Carolina

Small dent to the cover, a couple of separations from the locking mechanism mount, not retained.