Rare Antique Solid Silver and Bakelite Tea Caddy / Dutch Continental Sterling

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Rare Antique Solid Silver and Bakelite Tea Caddy / Dutch Continental Sterling :
$336.29

A fine, early 1930s Dutch tea caddy with solid silver lid and accents over bakelite.
Beautifully finished with intricate scroll and floral motifs. Hallmarked in various areas, photos 5 & 6 show some of the hallmarks, which include the lion passant for a minimum of 833 silver purity (83.3% pure silver), Minerva head in helmet duty mark and Y letter mark for the date,1933.
A great example of Dutch silver craftsmanship, and a wonderful piece that incorporates early bakelite manufacturing.
In excellent condition, with no chips, cracks or other damage.
Size: ca. 5.5 x 4 inches
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