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A GEORGE II SILVER TEA CADDY SUITE, SAMUEL TAYLOR, LONDON, 1754, ONE CADDY, 1759 |
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- caddy 13cm. 5in. high
comprising: a pair of tea caddies and a sugar box and cover; inverted baluster form profusely chased with swirling flutes, the covers with rocaille finials, each on a circular pedestal foot, crested, in a fitted brass mounted shagreen case
Condition
All three pieces clearly marked to the undersides of the bodies, the cover's all unmarked. The sugar bowl cover fits very tightly, one caddy cover a little loose. The crests a little rubbed but legible. Nice heavy gauge. The case in generally good order, one foot missing, one lock pin missing, small crack in shagreen to rear corner. The interior a little tired. Good condition overall.
"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."