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Hi all,
I have this cute little piece, found a couple more on-line that say a tea caddy, but to me, from the size it seems small for a caddy (3 3/4"H x 3", weighs 148g). Is this a tea caddy? From the marks it is by H. Hooykass, looking at the Silver Collection page I believe the mark is for 1946 or later. Has some black inside that I'm hoping will clean up
any info appreciated
thanks for looking
















https://www.silvercollection.it/DICTIONARYEUHALLMARKNETHERLANDSMAKERS.HTML

 

it looks like it closes well....so...tea caddy..!
they can be petite ..

 

yes, closes tightly, thanks Komokwa

 

Agree, or for tobacco too.

 

Yes, it is the Hooykaas mark, a well known maker. It is a cutie.
Given the 'Hollandmania' subject, it was probably made shortly after the last HH mark was introduced. The lion mark with a 2 (.833 fineness) was in use until 1953, so the time frame is 1946-1953. My guess is closer to 1946, because of the subject.

Traditionally the Dutch drink coffee rather than tea. Tea was usually for breakfast only.

For Dutch use this shape is a tea caddy.

 

Found two older Hooykaas tea caddies, 1911 and 1913. These are true Hollandmania period:

https://www.catawiki.com/nl/l/38740761-theebusje-1-833-zilver-h-hooykaas-schoonhoven-nederland-1911

https://www.catawiki.com/nl/l/23966...d-hollands-decor-fa-hooykaas-schoonhoven-1913

 

thanks Ce BCA

thanks AJ, great information and links to others Good to know about the date, I couldn't find out how long the mark was used

 

Very nice and I like the ones you posted that are wood too.
good going.

 

Nice find for sure!

 

thanks ladies