$400
VICTORIAN STERLING SILVER TEA CADDY, BIRMINGHAM, 1899-1900, H 4 1/4", W 5":Oval shape with hinged lid, featuring continuous classical style scene Temple of Venus, and allegorical figures in repousse at the cover and about the sides. Hallmarks include lion passant, date letter Z, anchor, and lion passant. Maker's mark partially rubbed: "S___" Weighing approximately 3.0 troy oz.
Auctioneer:
Dumouchelle Art Galleries
Date:
2005-11-12