Dutch Crystal Tea Caddy with Silver Cap by Van Kempen & Zn, 1862

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Dutch crystal tea caddy with silver cap, by van kempen & zn, 1862 a dutch octagonal crystal tea caddy with … more Dutch crystal tea caddy with silver cap, by van kempen & zn, 1862 a dutch octagonal crystal tea caddy with silver cap. A beautiful flower on top of the cap. The tea caddy is made by fa. J.m. Van kempen & zonen, voorschoten in 1862. The silver has the dutch silver hallmarks. The master sign of van kempen & zn, used during 1858-1924, voorschoten. The "lion 2" for silver purity of 833/1000 and the year letter c for 1862. The measurement is 15 cm high and 9 cm diagonal. The weight is 596 grams this piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity



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