A late 19th / early 20th century Chinese Export unmarked silver tea caddy, probably Shanghai circa 1900

Qing dynasty. Of inverted baluster form with a pull off cylindrical cap. The body with embossed decoration of chrysanthemums against a matted ground, the pull off cap with chased flowering prunus and a vacant circular cartouche. Gilt interior.

Height – 13.2 cm / 5.2 inches

Weight – 211 grams / 6.78 ozt