A mid-nineteenth century Tea Caddy, made by the partnership of silversmiths Stephan Mayerhofer & Carl Klinkosch, Vienna, Austria, 1856. This beautifully made piece is quite heavy at about eleven and one-half ounces troy and stands six and one-half inches to the top of handle. Resting on ball feet, the main body of the caddy exhibits eight panels, one of which shows the monogram "M". The Austrian hallmark for Vienna as well as the maker's mark is struck on the bottom of the caddy as well as the underside of the screw-on lid. The date "1856" is included in the hallmark, giving us the exact year of manufacture. The interior of the piece as well as the underside of the lid is entirely covered in gold vermeil that remains intact. Overall condition of the caddy is exceptionally fine.

$ 575.00