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Dutch Rococo-Style Silver Tea Canister
- This remarkable Dutch tea canister from the 19th century is expertly crafted from silver
- The canister features intricate Rococo-style details and putti
- Europe's respect for tea is reflected in the ceremonial way it was stored, prepared and consumed
- Exquisite canisters such as this were a must for any fashionable tea table
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Hallmarked The Hague, Netherlands, 1879
This highly rare Dutch tea canister from the 19th century is expertly crafted from silver with intricate Rococo-style details such as Dutch farmers, putti, or cherubs, playing and soft scrollwork. Tea was introduced to Europe from China sometime in the middle of the 17th century and quickly became a popular luxury item. The continent's respect for this drink is reflected in the ceremonial way in which it. . .
Hallmarked The Hague, Netherlands, 1879
This highly rare Dutch tea canister from the 19th century is expertly crafted from silver with intricate Rococo-style details such as Dutch farmers, putti, or cherubs, playing and soft scrollwork. Tea was introduced to Europe from China sometime in the middle of the 17th century and quickly became a popular luxury item. The continent's respect for this drink is reflected in the ceremonial way in which it was stored, prepared and consumed. Tea connoisseurship developed into something of an art form among the elite, and exquisite canisters such as this were a must for any fashionable tea table.
5" high x 3 3/8" wide x 1 7/8" deep
Provenance:
M.S. Rau, New Orleans
Red McCombs Collection, Texas
M.S. Rau, New Orleans
| Period: | 19th Century |
| Origin: | Continental |
| Type: | Tea Caddies |
| Depth: | 1.88 in. (4.76 cm) |
| Width: | 3.38 in. (8.57 cm) |
| Height: | 5.0 in. (12.7 cm) |
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