A large George IV silver-gilt tea caddy, Samuel Dutton, London, 1826
Lot Closed
November 8, 03:10 PM GMT
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
Lot Details
Description
A large George IV silver-gilt tea caddy, Samuel Dutton, London, 1826
Rectangular, the front and back chased and embossed with fox hunt scenes, the lid and two sides chased with grouse in pastoral settings, wood-lined interior, engraved with a crest and motto,
18cm., 7in. long
1233gr., 39 ½oz. all in
The crest and motto are those of Bentley of Birch House, near Bolton, Lancashire, for John Bentley (11 April 1797 – 4 February 1879), Justice of the Peace and Deputy Lieutenant of Lancashire and Middlesex. He was the son of John Bentley (1758-1821) of Stockport, Cheshire, and his wife, Ellen (née Lomax, 1762-1825). Mr. Bentley was married on 11 October 1826 to Emma (1813-1885), eldest daughter of Clement Royds of Mount Falinge, Rochdale. He died at his London residence, 36 Portland Place.
A similar caddy, also Samuel Dutton, with Teniers-style embossing, was sold at Bonhams, 29 November 2002, lot 180.
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