European Ceramics & Glass - 21st October 2008

Lot 190

A rare creamware double-walled octagonal tea caddy

Estimate £100 - £200 | Hammer £320

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Description

A rare creamware double-walled octagonal tea caddy, probably Leeds, each side pierced with a delicate geometric design, unmarked, c.1775, damaged and repaired, 12cm. Cf. Peter Walton, a Catalogue of the Leeds Collection at Temple Newsam House, no. 637 for a similar example.