LEGACY OF LUXURY OPENS AT THE TANGLIN CLUB , SINGAPORE THIS THURSDAY MAY 15 UNTIL SATURDAY 17 MAY -CHAMPAGNE AWAITS
A Chinese Export silver tea caddy dating from the last years of the 19th century
The caddy is unusual because of the shape – square – and shows the influence of the western Art Nouveau movement on Chinese Export silver craftsmen
The four sides have different flowers some with birds
Chrysanthemums bloom through the frost, plum blossom for new beginnings , peonies for prosperity, good luck, love and honour.
Maybe this tea caddy was specially commissioned for a wedding or anniversary present?
Fine condition
Legacy of Luxury The Tanglin Club, Singapore Opening cocktails Thursday 15 May We
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