A PORTUGUESE SILVER TEA CADDY AND A MEXICAN STERLING
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A PORTUGUESE SILVER TEA CADDY AND A MEXICAN STERLING SILVER LIDDED CONTAINER, EACH STAMPED, 20TH CENTURY, comprising a Portuguese silver tea caddy, stamped with an eagle over 833 for Lisbon 1938-1984, of shaped oval form and sides with engraved guilloche bands centering ribbon tied bows suspending an oval reserve enclosing an "F" reversing to an "L," flanked by blossoming Poinsettia swags within beaded trim, surmounted by a conforming flat lid stamped with eagle's head over 833 for Lisbon 1938-1984, height: 4.75", width: 5.25", depth: 4.00", total approximate weight: 16.274 troy ounces; together with a Mexican sterling silver lidded container, by Tane, stamped with eagle 71, above a backwards "P"OM TANE STERLING .925 HECHO EN MEXICO," with a circular lid centering a conforming ribbed finial within a band of engraved scrolling rinceaux on a stippled ground and a sloping molded rim, fitted on a short cylindrical body with similarly detailed rim band above a plain lower section and raised on a domed foot with matching details, height: 5.00", diameter: 3.75", total approximate weight: 9.953 troy ounces.
Condition
The tea caddy lid has two tiny easily rectified bent tips, the caddy is in good shape with expected light wear on underside. The Tane lid's rim has two downturned areas but otherwise is in good shape, the lower body has one slight indentation but otherwise is in good shape. Houston Auction Company/Simpson Galleries, LLC strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Houston Auction Company/Simpson Galleries, LLC regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Houston Auction Company/Simpson Galleries, LLC. All lots offered are sold "AS IS." ALL SALES ARE FINAL. NO REFUNDS.
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A PORTUGUESE SILVER TEA CADDY AND A MEXICAN STERLING
Estimate $300 - $500
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