Yugoslavian Silver Tea Caddy - Antique Circa 1925

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A fine and impressive antique Yugoslavian silver tea caddy; an addition to our silver teaware collection

SKU: A1672

Price: £1,095.00

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Yugoslavian Silver Tea Caddy - Antique Circa 1925

Description

This fine antique Yugoslavian silver tea caddy has an oval rounded form.

The surface of the box is plain and unembellished.

The tea caddy is fitted with a plain domed hinged cover surmounted with an impressive chased decorated festoon style bow finial.

The cover further features a hallmarked incurved thumbpiece to the anterior edge.

This antique tea caddy is supported by four impressive chased leaf decorated feet.

The caddy retains the original gilded interior. The hallmarks struck to this impressive tea caddy consists of a Yugoslavian import mark denoting the finesse/purity of silver as .800 standard; this horse head mark was used from 1919-1933, determining the date of this piece as circa 1925.

Read a brief history of sterling silver tea caddies

Maker: Unmarked

Date: Circa 1925

Origin: Yugoslavia, Europe

Condition

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

The chased decoration is very sharp. Full hallmarks struck to the surface of the rim and part hallmarks to the thumbpiece are all very clear.

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

Dimensions

Length 14cm/5.5"

Width 10.2cm/4"

Height to top of finial 14.6cm/5.7"

Weight

14.5 troy ounces/450g

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