22nd Mar, 2024 10:00
Silver and Objects of Vertu
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A George III silver neoclassical tea caddy, of drum shape with urn form finial, the exterior with reeded border, and twin opposing central cartouche decorated with festoons and wriggle-work, with script initials 'RMW' or similar to the front, the opposing cartouche is vacant, the rim of the slightly-domed, hinged cover with similar decoration, ensuite with key, full hallmarks struck to the underside of the base, with lion passant marked to the inside of the hinged cover, Charles Aldridge, London 1787, length 14.6cm, height (to top of finial) 14.5cm, weight 451g/14.50ozt approx
Sold for £600
A George III silver neoclassical tea caddy, of drum shape with urn form finial, the exterior with reeded border, and twin opposing central cartouche decorated with festoons and wriggle-work, with script initials 'RMW' or similar to the front, the opposing cartouche is vacant, the rim of the slightly-domed, hinged cover with similar decoration, ensuite with key, full hallmarks struck to the underside of the base, with lion passant marked to the inside of the hinged cover, Charles Aldridge, London 1787, length 14.6cm, height (to top of finial) 14.5cm, weight 451g/14.50ozt approx
Auction: Silver and Objects of Vertu, 22nd Mar, 2024
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