1890s Antique Russian Silver Tea Caddy

About the Item

This exceptional antique Russian silver tea caddy has a cuboid shaped form with rounded shoulders. The surface of this silver tea caddy has a matte textured finish and is embellished with panels of alternating engraved decoration depicting a floral spray and a simplified scene of two male figures interacting. Each arched panel is encompassed with an engraved geometric border accented with a simplistic band of scalloped decoration to the interior parameter; the rounded corners of the body are plain and unembellished. The swept upper portion of the caddy is embellished with further interlacing engraved ornamentation. This exceptional tea caddy is fitted with a hallmarked, circular waisted push fit cover, featuring further matte textures to the side. The subtly domed upper portion of the cover is ornamented with further engraved decoration incorporating contemporary engraved initials to the centre. The interior of the cover retains the original gilding. The cover opens to reveal the original plain push fit, hallmarked Russian silver stopper featuring a hallmarked hinged loop handle to the upper plateau. The hallmarks struck to the interior of this antique Russian silver tea caddy include: Maker's mark: ÐŸÐ§ (untraced) Assay mark: Ð.Ð, 1890 Silver quality/purity mark: 84 (84 zolotniks*) City Mark: Moscow, Russia Such Russian silver tea caddies are becoming increasingly difficult to locate. 84 zolotniki is equivalent to 875/1000 or .875 standard silver Condition This antique Russian tea caddy is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition. The engraved decoration is very crisp. The Russian hallmarks struck to the underside of the base and interior of the cover, in addition to the surface of the stopper and loop handle are all very clear. Dimensions Width 7.2 cm/2.8" square Height 12.3cm/4.8" Weight 9.4 troy ounces/291g Maker: Untraced Maker's Marks Date: 1890 Origin: Moscow, Russia Video: A video of this fine tea caddy is available upon request. Reflections in photography may detract from the true representation of this piece of antique silverware.

Dimensions:

Height: 4.85 in (12.3 cm)Diameter: 2.84 in (7.2 cm)

Style:

Other (Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

Silver

Place of Origin:

Russia

Period:

1890-1899

Date of Manufacture:

1925