Lot of two silver objects: - A silver (950) and glass two-handled pedestal tea caddy decorated with foliate scrolls, encircled by water-leaf friezes and decorated with masks and flowers, resting on a square base mounted on four ball feet. Fruit-shaped fretel lid. French work before 1838. Later fretel nut. Net weight: 419 g. Gross weight: 758 g. H. 22.5 cm. Wear, scratches and bumps. - A small silver-plated jug with clissé wicker handle. H. 16 cm. Wear, scratches and dents.

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