A PAIR OF GEORGE III SILVER TEA CADDIES IN SILVER-MOUNTED TORTOISESHELL CASE

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£ 4 032
Date de l'enchèreClassic
07.07.2023 11:00UTC +01:00
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CHRISTIE'S
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Royaume-Uni, London
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Lot 99 | A PAIR OF GEORGE III SILVER TEA CADDIES IN SILVER-MOUNTED TORTOISESHELL CASE
A PAIR OF GEORGE III SILVER TEA CADDIES IN SILVER-MOUNTED TORTOISESHELL CASE

THE CADDIES WITH MARK OF EDWARD DARVILL, LONDON, 1774

Each on openwork gallery base, the caddies with alternating plain and matted ribs, the slightly domed hinged covers with husk border and central vacant drapery cartouche, the silver-mounted tortoiseshell case applied with foliate classical borders, on scroll supports, with silk lined interior and key, marked on bases

the caddies 4 1/2 in. (11.4 cm.) high, the case 7 1/4 in. (18.7 cm.) long

16 oz. 2 dwt. (501 gr.) weighable silver





Provenance

Anonymous sale; Sotheby's, Olympia London, 27 November 2001, lot 81.



Special notice

Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country. This lot has been imported from outside of the UK for sale and placed under the Temporary Admission regime. Import VAT is payable at 5% on the hammer price. VAT at 20% will be added to the buyer’s premium but will not be shown separately on our invoice.
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