ANTIQUE 20thC RUSSIAN SOLID SILVER CHINOISERIE TEA CADDY, MOSCOW c.1900

Antique early 20th Century Imperial Russian partly gilt solid silver hexagonal tea caddy featuring a detailed Chinoiserie design, depicting a seated scholar surrounded by flowers. The decoration is partly gilded, adding depth and richness to the scene. The interior of the box is richly gilt, complementing the intricate exterior design and enhancing its overall opulence.

Hallmarked Russian Silver 84 (875 standard), Moscow, Assay Master (Ivan Lebedkin, active 1898-1914), Maker IP (Prokovyev I. P, active 1900-1917)

Reference Number: A11174