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Austro-Hungarian Silver Tea Caddy - Art Nouveau Style - Antique Circa 1910

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Austro-Hungarian 800 standard silver tea caddy in the Art Nouveau style; an addition to our silver teaware collection

SKU: A9752

Price: £1,695.00

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Description

This exceptional Austro-Hungarian silver tea caddy has an oval rounded form.

The surface of this antique silver tea caddy is embellished with embossed iconic Art Nouveau style scrolling organic decoration, incorporating floral heads and interlacing leaves.

The box is fitted with a hinged cover accented with further embossed ornamentation, identical to that of the body.

The cover is surmounted by an impressive cast and applied floral finial, elevated on water leaf style supports.

This exceptional antique silver tea caddy is supported by four cast trifurcating leaf decorated feet.

The interior of the caddy features the original gilding.

The hallmarks to the cover and box include:

Makers mark: JE (untraced)

Assay mark: Dianakopf mark - A (Vienna, Austria)

Silver quality/purity mark: Dianakopf mark* (.800, 800/1000)

* This variation of the Dianakopf mark was used for Austro-Hungarian silver between 1872-1922; this mark, in addition to the Art Nouveau style, determines the date of this service as circa 1910.

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Maker: Untraced Maker's Marks

Date: Circa 1910

Origin: Vienna, Austria

Condition

This antique tea caddy is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition.

The embossed decoration is very sharp.

The Austro-Hungarian hallmarks struck to the underside of the tea caddy and posterior surface of the cover are all very clear.

Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this piece of antique silverware.

Dimensions

Length 12.4cm/4.9"

Width across feet 11cm/4.3"

Height 12cm/4.7"

Weight

9.8 troy ounces/304g

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