William IV Sterling Silver Tea-Picker Design Tea Caddy, Dublin 1836

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Irish made William IV era sterling silver tea caddy, Tea-Picker Design.  Hallmarked Dublin 1836, made by the silversmith Robert W. Smith, whose work dates circa 1831-1858.

This unique tea caddy is a variation of a design by the renowned 18th century silversmith Paul de Lamerie.  The “Tea-Picker” design depicts Chinese tea pickers, pagodas, scrolls, shells, lion masks and stylized tea leaves, combining elements of Chinoiserie and Rococo.

4” (10.2cm) by 3 1/8” (8cm), 5 1/2” (14cm) high.

524.1 grams.