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LOT 257

Lot 257

Pair of George III Silver Chinoiserie Tea Caddies and Covered Sugar Bowl, Samuel Taylor, London, 1764

Pair of George III Silver Chinoiserie Tea Caddies and Covered Sugar Bowl, Samuel Taylor, London, 1764
Lot 257 Details
Pair of George III Silver Chinoiserie Tea Caddies and Covered Sugar Bowl, Samuel Taylor, London, 1764

in a red velvet lined mahogany case with silver mounts
height 5.3 in — 13.5 cm; case 9 x 13 x 5.5 in — 23 x 33 x 14 cm
25.4 oz. — 791 grams

Estimate $4,000-$6,000

Realised: $25,000
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Pair of George III Silver Chinoiserie Tea Caddies and Covered Sugar Bowl, Samuel Taylor, London, 1764
  • Pair of George III Silver Chinoiserie Tea Caddies and Covered Sugar Bowl, Samuel Taylor, London, 1764
  • Pair of George III Silver Chinoiserie Tea Caddies and Covered Sugar Bowl, Samuel Taylor, London, 1764
  • Pair of George III Silver Chinoiserie Tea Caddies and Covered Sugar Bowl, Samuel Taylor, London, 1764
  • Pair of George III Silver Chinoiserie Tea Caddies and Covered Sugar Bowl, Samuel Taylor, London, 1764

CONDITION DETAILS

In substantially good condition; well marked under the bases and inside covers, though the sugar bowl does not appear to have a maker's mark; the case has very minor cracks and a small loss to veneer at the the base of an indented front corner; other minor signs of distress to the interior, only showing its age a bit; the silver lock plate with maker's mark IW; has key

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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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