Silver and Objects of Vertu including the Richmond and Doncaster Cups - 18th October 2006

Lot 357

A George III bright-engraved oval tea caddy

Estimate £800 - £1,200 | Hammer £2000

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Description

A George III bright-engraved oval tea caddy, with bead borders, a domed cover and a knop finial, crested, initialled and inscribed underneath "Arthur Holdsworth Esq OB. 21 Aug 1787 get: Suae 30", by Hester Bateman, London 1786 (with key), 5.5in (14cm) high, 8.5oz.