Hanau: Tea Caddy In Solid Embossed Silver. Romantic Work From The 19th Century, Dlg 18th.

Superb solid silver tea caddy entirely decorated with romantic scenes, in the 18th century style.

Rectangular in section, it rests on a small foot formed of curves, counter-curves, flowering branches, ram's heads, and rural landscapes.

The highly curved body of the caddy is embossed on each side with a romantic composition depicting couples in a rural setting, framed by scrollwork, curves and counter-curves, small flowers, rocaille shells, etc.

The lid is decorated with putti and is topped with a leontiform finial.

The caddy is hallmarked:
. Letter N, date letter, or N for the city of Nuremberg
. Crest to be identified

. French import hallmark with a "Weevil" for solid silver

I have been unable to identify these hallmarks, but they are most likely hallmarks from the city of Hanau, a production center specializing in the reproduction of pieces in the 18th-century style, or less likely, from the Netherlands.

Superb box, richly decorated with charming romantic scenes, with a very elegant curve.

8.7 x 7.2 cm
13 cm high

233 grams gross

Very good condition. Micro-scratches from use and oxidation in the hollows.

Hand delivery in Paris or insured Colissimo shipping.

France: €15
Europe: €20
World: €35