A late 19^th century Anglo – Indian unmarked silver tea caddy, Cutch circa 1890

Raj period. Of cylindrical form with chased beaded rims, the pull off domed lid with a chased linier central section surmounted by a finial formed as an eagle. The body with chased decoration of foliate scrolls, populated with birds, the front with a vacant shield shape cartouche.

Height – 13 cm / 5.05 inches

Weight – 236 grams / 7.59 ozt