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LOT 54

Lot 54

Pair of George II Silver Tea Caddies, London, 1734, and a Bowl, Peter Archambo, London, 1736

Pair of George II Silver Tea Caddies, London, 1734, and a Bowl, Peter Archambo, London, 1736
Lot 54 Details
Pair of George II Silver Tea Caddies, London, 1734, and a Bowl, Peter Archambo, London, 1736

the caddies engraved with armorials, all contained with later tongs in a fitted ivory case with silver and gilt brass mounts
caddy height 5.9 in — 15 cm; bowl height 3.1 in — 8 cm, diameter 5.1 in — 13 cm; case 5.2 x 11.4 x 7.8 in — 13.2 x 29 x 19.8 cm
33.9 oz. — 1054 grams

Estimate $3,500-$5,000

Realised: $12,500
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Pair of George II Silver Tea Caddies, London, 1734, and a Bowl, Peter Archambo, London, 1736
  • Pair of George II Silver Tea Caddies, London, 1734, and a Bowl, Peter Archambo, London, 1736
  • Pair of George II Silver Tea Caddies, London, 1734, and a Bowl, Peter Archambo, London, 1736
  • Pair of George II Silver Tea Caddies, London, 1734, and a Bowl, Peter Archambo, London, 1736
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Contains material which may be subject to import/export regulation

CONDITION DETAILS

Engraved on the caddies and bowl with a lion crest; one or two minor dents to the caddies and covers; some wear, mainly at the side of the bowl; both slides worn, one slightly bent, also engraved with scratch weight 22 = 2; the caddies marked on the side, but without a maker's mark; the bowl well marked under the base; the Fiddle & Shell tongs by Thomas Purver, London, 1816; relatively minor cracks, breaks and repairs to the ivory case and wear to the lined interior

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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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