CHINESE EXPORT ENAMELED SILVER LOBED TEA CADDY

Chinese Export silver filigree tea caddy, of lobed form, conforming lid with bud-form knop, delicately applied ruyi trim, the whole decorated with enameled songbirds perched on flowering branches, interspersed with turquoise and coral cabochons, on a filigree ground, gilded interior with removable cylinder, marked silver to underside, approx 7.25"h, 3.25"diam, 505 grams (inclusive of all materials) **Provenance: From the estate of Ali A. Abssi (1934-2020) and Florence Hall Abssi (1919-2014), founders of the Ishtar Gate Gallery in the prestigious Houston Galleria. They were world travelers and dealers of eclectic art, jewelry, antiquities, and gems. Their friends, acquaintances, and customers included people from all continents, including sheiks, prime ministers, royals, business leaders, politicians, and oil magnates. Florence was also a published author.** Start Price: $300.00
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