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PLUM BLOSSOM TEA CADDY

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Description

A Chinese Export silver tea caddy dating from the very last years of the 19th century

The rounded caddie is repousse worked on all sides with plum blossom.   The shoulders are engraved with the plum blossom motif  which is repeated on the closely fitting lid.

It stands on crenelated feet

Plum blossom symbolises new beginnings and could have been for the new century or as a wedding or anniversary gift

Fine condition

Additional Information

Maker: Wang Hing of Hong Kong
Date of manufacture: late 19th Century
Dimensions: 12cm tall x 9cm x 7cm
Weight: 175 grams

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