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LOT 20

Lot 20

George III Satinwood Inlaid Mahogany Tea Caddy from the Estate of Lieutenant-Colonel Arthur Trefusis Heneage Williams MP (June 13, 1837 – July 4, 1885), Penryn Homestead, Port Hope, early 19th century

George III Satinwood Inlaid Mahogany Tea Caddy from the Estate of Lieutenant-Colonel Arthur Trefusis Heneage Williams MP (June 13, 1837 – July 4, 1885), Penryn Homestead, Port Hope, early 19th century
Lot 20 Details
George III Satinwood Inlaid Mahogany Tea Caddy from the Estate of Lieutenant-Colonel Arthur Trefusis Heneage Williams MP (June 13, 1837 – July 4, 1885), Penryn Homestead, Port Hope, early 19th century

with patera and quatrefoil inlay, the hinged lid opening to a now vacant interior
6 x 11 x 6 in — 15.2 x 27.9 x 15.2 cm

Estimate $300-$500

Realised: $550
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George III Satinwood Inlaid Mahogany Tea Caddy from the Estate of Lieutenant-Colonel Arthur Trefusis Heneage Williams MP (June 13, 1837 – July 4, 1885), Penryn Homestead, Port Hope, early 19th century
  • George III Satinwood Inlaid Mahogany Tea Caddy from the Estate of Lieutenant-Colonel Arthur Trefusis Heneage Williams MP (June 13, 1837 – July 4, 1885), Penryn Homestead, Port Hope, early 19th century
  • George III Satinwood Inlaid Mahogany Tea Caddy from the Estate of Lieutenant-Colonel Arthur Trefusis Heneage Williams MP (June 13, 1837 – July 4, 1885), Penryn Homestead, Port Hope, early 19th century
Provenance:

Estate of Lieutenant-Colonel Arthur Trefusis Heneage Williams MP (June 13, 1837 – July 4, 1885), Penryn Place, Port Hope

Note:

Eldest son of John Tucker Williams of Penryn Place, Port Hope, Colonel Williams was the only nationally known figure to die in the Northwest campaign and his body was brought home in state. A grand funeral was held in Port Hope where his statue was erected in front of the Town Hall. Then, like most heroes, he was largely forgotten.
-The Canadian Dictionary of Biography

CONDITION DETAILS

inlay restoration to front patera. Interior vacant.

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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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