ENGLISH STERLING TEA CADDY; CHINESE; MAIDEN WITH PARASOL; FOX 1893. We are very pleased to offer this Victorian sterling silver tea caddy. Examples of Victorian CHINOESERIE silver are highly sought. George Fox in 1893. In slender rectangular form, with leaf wrap twin column corners. A seated Chinese maiden in western attire holding elaborate fan and ribbon tied parasol, exotic bird perched along side. Set amidst raised shell and lush floral. Cover with rolling shell finial atop of stepped pedestal. The caddy atop twisted leaf scroll tip feet. Victorian sterling silver Chinese decorated tea caddy is 5 inches weighs 12 1/2 (standard) ounces. Hallmarked as shown, cover and base. Rich, lustreous sterling patina throughout. Stands perfectly even on table. Wear to high points of Chinese scene and couple tiny pin holes from polishing. The item “English Sterling Tea Caddy CHINESE 1893 12 oz” is in sale since Tuesday, March 29, 2016. This item is in the category “Antiques\Silver\Sterling Silver (.925)\Boxes”. The seller is “supershrink” and is located in Worcester, Massachusetts. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Composition: Sterling Silver
- Maker: Fox
- Age: 1850-1899
- Type: Tea Caddy Teapot Tea Set
