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A George III mahogany tea caddy circa 1760
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Caddy 1: 16cm. high, 19cm. wide, 12cm. deep; 6¼in., 7½in., 4¾in. Caddy 2: 12.5cm. high, 19cm. wide, 10.5cm.deep; 5in., 7½in., 4¼in. Caddy 3: 13.5cm. high, 19cm. wide, 10.5cm. deep: 5½in., 7½in., 4¼in. Caddy 4: 12cm. high, 12.5cm. long, 10cm. deep; 4¾in., 4¾in., 4in.
with a silver swan-neck handle and mounts, the shaped top enclosing two canisters, together with an octagonal George III satinwood caddy, the interior with twin lids, an oval harewood and stained marquetry George III caddy and a small George III yew-wood domed caddy
Condition
All of these caddies are in good country 'house condition' and all could benefit from a light repolishing and cleaning. All have minor losses to stringing including chips to the front right hand corner of the mahogany caddy, and the octagonal satinwood box has an ill- fitting lid.
To discuss this lot in greater detail please call Edward Rising or David Macdonald on 0207 293 5107 or 0207 293 5507.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."