Tiffany & Co. Silver, Mixed Metal & Mokume Gane Tea Caddy, New York, circa 1880
Marks: TIFFANY & CO. 4824 M 164 STERLING-SILVER AND OTHER-METALS 119
4-3/4 x 4 inches (12.1 x 10.2 cm) (diam.)
292 grams (9.39 troy ounces)
The bulbous tea caddy and cover, over all spot-hammered with applied trailing gourd vines, dragon flies and butterflies in silver, silver gilt, copper and brass, the two butterflies and a single gourd in mokume, gilt interior.
Estimate: $2,500 - $3,500.
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