Box - .916 (88 Zolotniki) silver

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Inés Fernández
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Specialised in Spanish and Portuguese silver with over 10 years in galleries and auctions.

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Antique Neo-Classical engraved silver tea caddy with a dedicated presentation stand, Portugal assay mark 1938-1984, 916/000 silver, ca. 1990-2000, height 18 cm, width 21 cm, depth 18 cm, weight 957.08 g, in good condition.

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Antique Neo-Classical Engraved Silver Tea Caddy with Presentation Stand / Base

Portugal assay mark (1938-1984), 916/000, and same date marker's mark.
An elegant antique silver tea caddy (caixa de chá) featuring a matching fixed or dedicated presentation stand/base resting on four button feet. The caddy boasts a refined oval shape decorated with fine Neo-Classical bright-cut engravings of floral swags, garlands, and central medallions. The hinged lid is surmounted by an exquisite cast finial shaped like a flower bud or poppy pod.

The underside shows a hand-hammered swirled finish, and hallmarks/purity marks are present on the inner rim of the lid.

Condition: Excellent antique condition. The hinge works perfectly, the engraving remains crisp, and the structure is solid with no major dents or repairs. Natural light patina.

Height: 18cm
Dimension: 21x18cm

Weight: 957.08g
Good condition

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Seller's Story

We are 75 years in the Antiques Market and the passion is the same of the first day. We are passionate on our business. And the clients are our biggest TREASURE in all this time.

Antique Neo-Classical Engraved Silver Tea Caddy with Presentation Stand / Base

Portugal assay mark (1938-1984), 916/000, and same date marker's mark.
An elegant antique silver tea caddy (caixa de chá) featuring a matching fixed or dedicated presentation stand/base resting on four button feet. The caddy boasts a refined oval shape decorated with fine Neo-Classical bright-cut engravings of floral swags, garlands, and central medallions. The hinged lid is surmounted by an exquisite cast finial shaped like a flower bud or poppy pod.

The underside shows a hand-hammered swirled finish, and hallmarks/purity marks are present on the inner rim of the lid.

Condition: Excellent antique condition. The hinge works perfectly, the engraving remains crisp, and the structure is solid with no major dents or repairs. Natural light patina.

Height: 18cm
Dimension: 21x18cm

Weight: 957.08g
Good condition

Sent via UPS with tracking number


Seller's Story

We are 75 years in the Antiques Market and the passion is the same of the first day. We are passionate on our business. And the clients are our biggest TREASURE in all this time.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Gross weight
957.08 g
Silver type
.916 (88 Zolotniki) silver
Country of origin
Portugal
Material
Silver
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
18 cm
Width
21 cm
Depth
18 cm
Estimated period
1990-2000
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Objects sold
95.38%
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