Lot 19
  • 19

A pair of George I silver tea caddies, Anthony Nelme, London, 1718

Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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Description

  • 9.2 cm, 31/2 in high
plain rectangular, hinged covers, engraved No1 and No 2, 12=18 and 12=17 respectively, the interiors later fitted with cedar linings

Condition

both fully hallmarked on sides, marks fairly worn. Underside of the cast covers marked with leopard head erased & maker's mark, nice surface, very pleasing overall.
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