Dutch Silver Tea Caddy - Antique Circa 1880

Description

This fine Dutch silver antique tea caddy has a navette shaped form.

The surface of this antique Dutch silver tea caddy is embellished with embossed panels depicting figures at leisure in rural settings.

Each panel is ornamented with a scroll and floral border accented with stylised leaf and figural masks to the centre top.

The lower portion of the body and rim of the cover are further embellished with a swag decorated border accented with a stylised floral motif.

The surface of the concaved hinged cover is ornamented with an embossed scene depicting a figure on a horse situated in a grassed area before a village.

The cover is surmounted by an impressive panelled drop shaped silver finial.

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