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Antique Victorian Solid Sterling Silver Tea Caddy Box with Lid Chinese 1901

Antique Victorian Solid Sterling Silver Tea Caddy Box with Lid Chinese 1901
Antique Victorian Solid Sterling Silver Tea Caddy Box with Lid Chinese 1901
Antique Victorian Solid Sterling Silver Tea Caddy Box with Lid Chinese 1901
Antique Victorian Solid Sterling Silver Tea Caddy Box with Lid Chinese 1901
Antique Victorian Solid Sterling Silver Tea Caddy Box with Lid Chinese 1901
Antique Victorian Solid Sterling Silver Tea Caddy Box with Lid Chinese 1901
Antique Victorian Solid Sterling Silver Tea Caddy Box with Lid Chinese 1901
Antique Victorian Solid Sterling Silver Tea Caddy Box with Lid Chinese 1901
Antique Victorian Solid Sterling Silver Tea Caddy Box with Lid Chinese 1901
Antique Victorian Solid Sterling Silver Tea Caddy Box with Lid Chinese 1901
Antique Victorian Solid Sterling Silver Tea Caddy Box with Lid Chinese 1901
Antique Victorian Solid Sterling Silver Tea Caddy Box with Lid Chinese 1901
Antique Victorian Solid Sterling Silver Tea Caddy Box with Lid Chinese 1901
Antique Victorian Solid Sterling Silver Tea Caddy Box with Lid Chinese 1901
Antique Victorian Solid Sterling Silver Tea Caddy Box with Lid Chinese 1901
Antique Victorian Solid Sterling Silver Tea Caddy Box with Lid Chinese 1901

Antique Victorian Solid Sterling Silver Tea Caddy Box with Lid Chinese 1901
Antique Silver Tea Caddy. A good example of an antique silver tea caddy with its original lid. It is a quatrefoil shape and is beautifully decorated with repousse scenes of an eastern theme with dragons and other flowers and motifs. It is good quality, weighing approximately 300g. It is clearly hallmarked on the base and the lid for London, 1901 and the maker John Henry Rawlings. It is in good condition for its age and displays beautifully. There are a few light surface marks and some minor signs of age and use but no major dents or damages and it is certainly a very usable piece. Depth : 2 3/4 (7cm). Height : 4 1/2 (11.5cm). The best description comes from the photos so please look at them all carefully and if you have any questions please ask.
Antique Victorian Solid Sterling Silver Tea Caddy Box with Lid Chinese 1901
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Superb Large Chinese Solid Silver Box 386g

Superb Large Chinese Solid Silver Box 386g
Superb Large Chinese Solid Silver Box 386g
Superb Large Chinese Solid Silver Box 386g
Superb Large Chinese Solid Silver Box 386g
Superb Large Chinese Solid Silver Box 386g
Superb Large Chinese Solid Silver Box 386g
Superb Large Chinese Solid Silver Box 386g
Superb Large Chinese Solid Silver Box 386g
Superb Large Chinese Solid Silver Box 386g
Superb Large Chinese Solid Silver Box 386g
Superb Large Chinese Solid Silver Box 386g
Superb Large Chinese Solid Silver Box 386g

Superb Large Chinese Solid Silver Box 386g
A large Chinese solid silver table box with canted corners and ornate repousse work, featuring a temple scene to the lid. The box is unmarked but tests as sterling silver. I have photographed the silver test (please see final photo). The testing solution is applied and only sterling silver will turn it a deep red. I have tested and photographed a piece of English hallmarked silver alongside for comparison purposes. Offered in good condition with no dents or dings, no polish holes or splits and measures 15cms x 12.5cms with a depth of 5cms. Fine quality weighing 386g.
Superb Large Chinese Solid Silver Box 386g