Antique Russian Imperial Silver Chinoiserie Tea Caddy Gustav Klingert Moscow 1894 Redo fitting in each other

fitting in each other

The plinth base also finely inlaid with parquetry masks

sounding the hours and half hours on a pleasant mellow sounding bell

it depicts Mary & Joseph presenting Jesus to the Magi or Three Wise Men/Kings

136" long X 43" tall

Antique Russian Imperial Silver Chinoiserie Tea Caddy Gustav Klingert Moscow 1894 Redo fitting in each otherA fine quality antique Russian Imperial silver tea caddy, engraved in the Chinoiserie style, by Gustav Klingert, Moscow, 1894. Gustav Klingert worked as a master for Karl Faberge before opening his own Moscow factory workshop in 1865. He exhibited widely, Paris, New York, Chicago & London. He exported his wares to the United States through Tiffany & Co and his work rivalled that of the very finest Russian makers, Klingert received the Imperial warrant