Silver - 21st July 2010

Lot 875

A pair of George III silver-gilt tea caddies

Estimate £1,800 - £2,000 | Hammer £3000

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Description

A pair of George III silver-gilt tea caddies, by Samuel Taylor, London 1765, baluster form, embossed and chased with Chinoserie figures and classical settings, within foliate borders, the pull-off covers with a flower finial, on raised circular pierced foliate scroll bases, engraved with an armorial, height 13.5cm, approx. weight 22oz. (2)