Antique Yugoslavian Silver Tea Caddy, circa 1925

About the Item

A fine and impressive antique Yugoslavian silver tea caddy; an addition to our silver teaware collection. This fine antique Yugoslavian silver tea caddy has an oval rounded, tapering form. The surface of the box is plain and unembellished. This antique tea caddy is fitted with a plain domed hinged cover surmounted with an impressive chased decorated festoon style bow finial. The cover features a hallmarked incurved thumbpiece to the anterior edge. This antique tea caddy is supported by four impressive chased leaf decorated feet. The caddy retains the original gilded interior. The hallmarks struck to this impressive tea caddy consists of a Yugoslavian import mark denoting the finesse / purity of silver as .800 standard; this horse head mark was used from 1919-1933, determining the date of this piece as circa 1925. Condition This oval antique silver tea caddy is an excellent gauge of silver, excellent quality and in excellent condition. The chased decoration is very sharp. The hallmarks struck to the surface of the rim and part hallmarks to the thumbpiece are all very clear. Dimensions Length 14 cm / 5.5" Width 10.2 cm / 4" Height to top of finial 14.6 cm / 5.7" Weight 14.5 troy ounces / 450g Maker: Unmarked Origin: Yugoslavia, Europe Date: circa 1925 Video: A video of this fine piece is available upon request. Reflections in photography may detract from the true representation of this piece of antique silverware.

Dimensions:

Height: 5.7 in (14.48 cm)Diameter: 4 in (10.16 cm)

Style:

Other (Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

Silver

Place of Origin:

Europe

Period:

1920-1929

Date of Manufacture:

1925