Antique sterling silver tea caddy by Lebkuecher & Co of Newark, NJ and retailed at The Berry & Whitmore Co.
Monogram appears to be G.
Lebkuecher & Co, in business from 1896-1909, is known for crafting medals for the Rough Riders, including Theodore Roosevelt. This rectangular tea caddy has a slightly domed top, and a highly polished finish with a monogram, an ornate G, on one side.
Measures approx 4 1/4" high to top of lid, 3" high to top of caddy, 2 1/4" wide, 1 3/4" diameter opening.
Weighs 133.1g, 85.6dwt.
Marked THE BERRY & WHITMORE CO STERLING L in crescent (Lebkuecher hallmark) 1331
Very nice condition with some slight surface scratching and tarnish, small dent on lid.
Will come packaged in a gift box or pouch (when possible) and will be shipped US Priority Mail with insurance.
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