An early 20th century Chinese export silver tea caddy, Canton circa 1920, marked Yi Sheng, retailed by Luen Wo

An early 20^th century Chinese export silver tea caddy, Canton circa 1920, marked Yi Sheng, retailed by Luen Wo

Republic period. Of compressed circular form with a pull off lid of cylindrical everted form. The body with cast and applied decoration of chrysanthemums. Marked underneath with artisan mark 怡盛 (YI SHENG), retailer’s mark LUENWO, and SHANGHAI.

Height – 9.9 cm / 3.8 inches

Weight – 297 grams / 9.55 ozt