A SILVER AND MIXED-METAL TEA CADDY**

A SILVER AND MIXED-METAL TEA CADDY**
Mark of Tiffany & Co., New York, circa 1878
Rectangular, on four pierced scroll feet, the body applied with fretwork borders, bamboo stalks and flowers, applied to each side with an oval ivory plaque applied with copper, silver and gold acrobats and dancers, the detachable cover with ring handle, stylized leaves and two flies, the interior gilt, marked under base
Length over handles 7 5/8in.; 18oz. 10dwt. gross weight