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LOT 262

Lot 262

Pair of George III Silver Tea Caddies, Pierre Gillois, London, 1764, and a Pair of George III Silver Teapots, John Parker & Edward Wakelin, London, c.1770

Pair of George III Silver Tea Caddies, Pierre Gillois, London, 1764, and a Pair of George III Silver Teapots, John Parker & Edward Wakelin, London, c.1770
Lot 262 Details
Pair of George III Silver Tea Caddies, Pierre Gillois, London, 1764, and a Pair of George III Silver Teapots, John Parker & Edward Wakelin, London, c.1770

engraved 'BOHEA' and 'GREEN', the drum teapots with wood handles, contained together with a pair of shell caddy spoons and twelve cast tea spoons in a fitted brass-bound mahogany case
caddies height 5 in — 12.7 cm; teapots height 4 in — 10.2 cm; case 6.3 x 12 x 9.4 in — 16 x 30.6 x 24 cm
48.8 oz. — 1518 grams (gross)

Estimate $2,500-$3,500

Realised: $11,250
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Pair of George III Silver Tea Caddies, Pierre Gillois, London, 1764, and a Pair of George III Silver Teapots, John Parker & Edward Wakelin, London, c.1770
  • Pair of George III Silver Tea Caddies, Pierre Gillois, London, 1764, and a Pair of George III Silver Teapots, John Parker & Edward Wakelin, London, c.1770
  • Pair of George III Silver Tea Caddies, Pierre Gillois, London, 1764, and a Pair of George III Silver Teapots, John Parker & Edward Wakelin, London, c.1770
  • Pair of George III Silver Tea Caddies, Pierre Gillois, London, 1764, and a Pair of George III Silver Teapots, John Parker & Edward Wakelin, London, c.1770
  • Pair of George III Silver Tea Caddies, Pierre Gillois, London, 1764, and a Pair of George III Silver Teapots, John Parker & Edward Wakelin, London, c.1770
Provenance:

Estate of William B.G. Humphries, Toronto

CONDITION DETAILS

The caddies and teapots engraved under the bases 'Henrietta Jane Arnold'; one or two minor dents; some wear to teapot finials; otherwise in substantially good condition; the caddies well marked under the bases and on the cover flanges; the teapots with makers' marks struck three or four times under the bases and once inside one cover, also engraved with scratch weights 13 = 6 and 13 = 4; the spoons apparently not marked; the case inscribed 'J.H.M. Coape, / FROM / S. Arnold. / March 15, 1851.'

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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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