This fine Dutch silver antique tea caddy has a navette shaped form.

The surface of this antique Dutch silver tea caddy is embellished with embossed panels depicting figures at leisure in rural settings.

Each panel is ornamented with a scroll and floral border accented with stylised leaf and figural masks to the centre top.

The lower portion of the body and rim of the cover are further embellished with a swag decorated border accented with a stylised floral motif.

The surface of the concaved hinged cover is ornamented with an embossed scene depicting a figure on a horse situated in a grassed area before a village.

The cover is surmounted by an impressive panelled drop shaped silver finial.

This antique silver tea caddy is a very good gauge of silver, fine quality and in excellent presentation condition.

Full hallmarks struck to the underside of the tea caddy are all very clear.

Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this piece of antique silverware.

Length 8.6cm/3.5"

Width 4.5cm/1.8"

Height 9.4cm/3.8"

4.9 troy ounces/154g

Date: Circa 1880

Origin: Netherlands, Europe

Maker: Unknown