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CHINESE SILVER AND ENAMEL TEA CADDY

$562,490,191.00

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Description

A Chinese gilded silver and enamel tea caddy set with semi-precious stones – a feast for the eyes

The rounded body of the caddy is formed from silver filigree applied to a solid silver base.

Two cast dragons decorate the caddy and are worked with enamel in blues and reds to emphasise the scales and ruff of the head .  The heads of the dragons rear up to form handles on either side of the caddy .  The dragons cavort among enamel clouds

Semi-precious stones have been set in round lozenges around the lid and the base.  Another semi precious stone forms the finial

The interior of the caddy is gilded

Additional Information

Maker: unknown maker
Date of manufacture: Late 19th century
Dimensions: 11cms high
Weight: 440 grams

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