Lot 262

Set of Three George III Silver Chinoisere Tea Caddies

Estimate: $4,000 - $5,000

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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
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