Decorative Arts & Design

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October 05, 2023 at 2:00 pm ET

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LOT 69

Lot 69

Set of Three George III Silver Tea Caddies, Samuel Courtauld, London, 1762

Set of Three George III Silver Tea Caddies, Samuel Courtauld, London, 1762
Lot 69 Details
Set of Three George III Silver Tea Caddies, Samuel Courtauld, London, 1762

engraved with armorials, contained with equipage: twelve tea spoons and sugar nips, in a silver mounted shagreen case
caddies height 6 in — 15.2 cm; case 9.3 x 12.5 x 6.5 in — 23.5 x 31.8 x 16.5 cm
50.3 oz. — 1565 grams

Estimate $3,500-$5,000

Realised: $8,610
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Set of Three George III Silver Tea Caddies, Samuel Courtauld, London, 1762
  • Set of Three George III Silver Tea Caddies, Samuel Courtauld, London, 1762
  • Set of Three George III Silver Tea Caddies, Samuel Courtauld, London, 1762

CONDITION DETAILS

Engraved on each caddy with a crest and armorials; one spoon broken at the shank; two very small holes in the base of the larger caddy (sugar); losses to the openwork brackets above two feet on the case; otherwise substantially in good condition; the caddies and covers all well marked under the bases and on the flanges respectively (the equipage apparently not marked); both hinges on the case are also marked, though by another maker, possibly IW or TW

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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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