An early-19th century Swedish silver tea caddy,

An early-19th century Swedish silver tea caddy,
by Olof Hellbom, Stockholm 1818,
oval form, part-fluted decoration, Greek key borders, the hinged cover with a swing-handle and recumbent dog finial, on four mythical dolphin supports on a shaped rectangular base, on four bun feet, height 17cm, approx. weight 26oz.

Provenance: A Private Collection.
Purchased from Phillips, London, 9 December 1988, lot 33.