Dutch Neoclassical silver tea caddy, 1805. Oval bowl; cover hinged and domed with silver-mounted wood finial. Beading and fluting. An austere vessel for keeping fresh the precious leaves. On underside, engraved English-language presentation dated 1906. Marks include makers stamp (Jacob van Nieuwcasteel), city stamp (Utrecht), and date letter. Very good condition. Dimensions: H 5 x W 4 3/8 x D 3 in. Weight: 9.5 troy ounces. #CC438