Russian Silver Enamel tea caddy by Fedor Ruckert

Russian Silver Enamel tea caddy by Fedor Ruckert




Round caddy bulges in center and projects near the top. Stopper is door knob hinged. Entire surface except for a gilded border at base is covered with filigree plain and shaded enamel. Background is rust-brown enamel. Panels around side have floral designs reminicent to the 17th century pattern on a blue green or pale peach ground. Upper part has formal 17th century flowers against a pale yellow ground. Cover has similar floral motifs against panels alternately pale peach and pale blue with a rosette on the top is various shades of pink. Interior gilt.
6″ high.
Фёдор Рюкерт
Чайницы
Русское Серебро и Фаберже