This vintage tea caddy is made of Sterling Silver (.925) and features a Baroque Rococo style, dating back to the early 20th century (1900-1940). It is well marked with a "Swan" and Malta Hallmark, indicating its origin. ABOVE IS THE A.I. SUGGESTED DESCRIPTION - NOT BAD, BUT READ MINE BELOW PLZ FREE SHIPPING TO ANY LOWER 48 STATES ADDRESS IF YOU BUY AT MY ASKING PRICE FOREIGN SHIPPING ONLY VIA GLOBAL SHIPPING PROGRAM PLEASE READ MY DESCRIPTION TERMS. DON'T HESITATE TO ASK ANY QUESTION YOU MAY HAVE BEFORE PURCHASING OR MAKING AN OFFER - GOOD COMMUNICATION MAKES GOOD FRIENDS AND A SMOOTH TRANSACTION! COURTEOUS COMMENTS CORRECTIONS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME! This is an offering of a VINTAGE HINGE LIDDED SILVER CANISTER. IT IS WELL MARKED ON THE BOTTOM WITH 1) THE MALTA SILVER HALLMARK, 2) AN ILLEDGIBLE MANUFACTURE NAME, AND 3) A VERY FAINT SWAN HALLMARK WHICH TYPICALLY STATES THE ARTICLE IS PRIMARILY SILVER - SO ALTHOUGH THE ITEM IS NOT MARKED "STERLING," I ASSUME IT IS OR VERY CLOSE. ALL OFFERINGS ARE AS IS WHERE IS, ALL SALES FINAL, ALL IMAGES AND TEXT ARE FULLY OWNED AND PROTECTED FROM USE WITHOUT PERMISSION: IN COMPLIANCE THIS SITE'S RULES, I ACCEPT ALMOST ANY MODE OF PAYMENT REQUESTED BY THE BUYER AS LONG AS IT IS AUTHORIZED BY THIS SITE - HOWEVER ECHECKS ARE NOT ACCEPTED. PAYPAL PAYMENTS ARE ACCEPTED ONLY FROM VERIFIED CONFIRMED BUYERS ELIGIBLE FOR SELLER PROTECTION - PAYMENTS ARE REQUESTED TO BE RECEIVED WITHIN 3 DAYS OF CLOSE OF THE OFFERING - IF YOU HAVE SPECIAL NEEDS, PLEASE LET ME KNOW BEFORE YOU BID - I DO TRY TO ACCOMMODATE! I CAN'T GUARANTEE NEXT DAY SHIPPING, BUT I'M USUALLY PRETTY FAST - SEE MY FEEDBACK!