This late 19th-century tea caddy is crafted from 950 silver with a gold-plated interior. Its cylindrical body alternates between smooth and vertically fluted surfaces, creating a rhythmic striped effect that emphasizes the piece’s refined proportions. The broad, domed lid echoes the body’s fluting and is crowned with a beaded border, while a delicate beaded ornament encircles the shoulder, referencing neoclassical aesthetics. The surface remains in very good condition, with only minimal patina appropriate for its age and no visible dents, restoration, or damage. The caddy bears the French Minerva hallmark and a silversmith’s mark. Silver weight: 135 grams. Height: 13.5 cm; width: 7.2 cm.There is a sense of tranquility and understated elegance in this tea caddy, evoking a time when tea rituals were central to European domestic life. The cool silver contrasts with the warm glow of the gilded interior, recalling moments of refined daily ceremony. The beaded and fluted ornamentation, like quiet musical motifs, tell a story of an era where simplicity of form met subtle decorativeness—this vessel seems to whisper of afternoon gatherings in classic interiors, steeped in tradition.This caddy may be displayed atop a console or within a glass-fronted cabinet, either alone or as part of an antique silver collection. It could be paired with late 19th-century porcelain, cut glass, or a classic tea service to create a harmonious composition in a neoclassical or eclectic style. In a dining room or salon, it would serve as a decorative accent against matte wood or marble surfaces, where its mirror-like sheen and beaded details would be gently highlighted.
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Height13.5 cm
Length7.2 cm
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Length7.2 cm
Height13.5 cm
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