Antique Persian silver tea caddy or box with very fine Turkish Islamic design. Made in Persia and believed to be 80 - 110 years old. <P><P>
Measures 2 3/8 inches high; weighs 105g. <P><P>
Rectangular box with canted corners. A small thumbpiece for opening on the lid. Hinge at the back joining lid to bottom. The entire surface outside is decorated with a raised Islamic pattern of very fine flowers and foliage within scrolling borders. Beautiful detail. <P><P>
Impressed hallmark 800 in an oval for the silver standard. <P><P>
Very good condition.