Lot 262

Set of Three George III Silver Chinoisere Tea Caddies

Estimate: $4,000 - $5,000

Bid Increments

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$0 $25
$100 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000

London, 1763, three rectangular forms with high relief decoration of Asian male figure picking tea, pagodas, lion mask, scroll and flowers, marker possibly Francis Crump,ÿ33.12 oz. T., .925 fine, two 5-1/2 x 4 x 2-1/2 in. andÿone 5-1/2 x 4 x 3 in.,ÿcased in a shagreen box lined with red felt, with unmarked silver mounted feet, cartouche, and handle, 9 x 10-3/4 x 5 in.

Provenance: Estate of T. Kenneth and Karin Ellis, "Stepping Stones", Hot Springs, Virginia

Condition

silver minor wear; case with heavy wear, lid off, missing one foot, separations at joints