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A Set of Three George III silver-mounted Cut-glass Tea Caddies in fitted silver-mounted wood box, John Tweedie, London, circa 1790
Estimate
6,000 - 9,000 USD
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Description
- marked on covers, rims, hinges, handle and handle mounts
- Silver
- height of caddies 5in., length of box 10 3/8 in.
- 12.7cm, 26.3cm
comprising: one large caddy and a pair of smaller caddies, the oval bodies faceted and mounted with silver rims and hinged covers, the covers with reeded rims, the tops bright-cut and engraved with scalloped borders, and centered by oval reserves of running leaves enclosing a hound head crest, the rectangular satinwood box inlaid with oval panels of rosewood to each side, the hinged top opening to reveal a velvet-lined fitted interior
Condition
all lacking date letter, one smaller caddy with a small chip to glass at inside rim, otherwise good condition
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.