Silver Tea Caddy, Germany, 800 Fineness, 160 Grams
This German silver tea caddy likely dates from the late 19th century.
The hallmark, depicting a crescent moon and the typical imperial crown, indicates a model produced after German unification in 1888. The caddy is decorated in a simple style, with a hatched pattern on the body and a twisted lid. The first tea caddys appeared on the European continent in the 18th century. The English term "tea caddy" first appeared around 1770, when tea from Malaysia and Java was imported into Europe. Like their oriental counterparts, early tea caddys were relatively small. From 1780 onward, tea caddyes were made from a thin sheet of silver. Decorations typically consisted of simple beaded or engraved borders.
The hallmark, depicting a crescent moon and the typical imperial crown, indicates a model produced after German unification in 1888. The caddy is decorated in a simple style, with a hatched pattern on the body and a twisted lid. The first tea caddys appeared on the European continent in the 18th century. The English term "tea caddy" first appeared around 1770, when tea from Malaysia and Java was imported into Europe. Like their oriental counterparts, early tea caddys were relatively small. From 1780 onward, tea caddyes were made from a thin sheet of silver. Decorations typically consisted of simple beaded or engraved borders.
290 €
Period: 19th century
Style: Other Style
Condition: Good condition
Material: Sterling silver
Width: 7,00cm
Height: 12,00 cm
Depth: 7,00cm
Reference (ID): 1667993
Availability: In stock
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