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A Set of Three George II Silver Tea Caddies in a fitted Mahogany Box, Daniel Smith, London (unregistered mark see Grimwade #3521), 1759
Estimate
8,000 - 10,000 USD
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Description
- fully marked on bases and cover flanges
- Silver
- height of tallest 5 3/8 in.
- 13.6cm
comprising a pair of tea caddies and one larger sugar caddy, each bombé rectangular, engraved on one side with arms in shellwork and scroll cartouche flanked by sprigs of flowers and fruit, the lower bodies applied on each side with a shell above a pendant lobed border, raised on four shell feet flanked by scrolls, the conforming slightly domed cover engraved with matching crest and surmounted by bud finials, the fitted rectangular box with silver mounted pierced with scrolls and shellwork, handle mount engraved with matching crest, with key
Provenance
The arms are those of Pillans
Condition
one tea caddy with old solder repair to inside corner seam
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.