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December 12, 2012

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LOT 32

Lot 32

George III Silver Chinoiserie Tea Caddy, Solomon Hougham, London, 1803

George III Silver Chinoiserie Tea Caddy, Solomon Hougham, London, 1803
Lot 32 Details
George III Silver Chinoiserie Tea Caddy, Solomon Hougham, London, 1803

with two compartments
height 6.5" — 16.6 cm.
22.9 oz. — 711 grams

Estimate $700-$1,000

Realised: $1,680
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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George III Silver Chinoiserie Tea Caddy, Solomon Hougham, London, 1803
  • George III Silver Chinoiserie Tea Caddy, Solomon Hougham, London, 1803

CONDITION DETAILS

Engraved with a crest; finial is later; dividing panel is loose (detached); minor split at one end of hinge; small hole associated with divider at centre of back, just below rim; one or two very minor dents; well marked under the base and inside cover; the Victorian finial (maker’s mark W.M?) and wing-nut also marked

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About Condition Ratings

  • 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.)

Note: Condition ratings and condition details are the subjective opinions of our specialists and should be used as a guide only. Waddington’s uses due care when preparing condition details, however, our staff are not professional restorers or conservators. Condition details and reports are not warranties and each lot is sold “as is” in accordance with the buyer’s terms and conditions of sale. In all cases the prospective purchaser is responsible for inspecting the property themselves prior to placing a bid.