23rd Mar, 2019 10:00 GMT/BST
^ An Early George III Silver Tea Caddy, Samuel Taylor, London 1761, ogee form, decorated with C scroll and floral panels, the pull off cover with flower finial, on pierced circular foot, engraved with the initials SA, 13cm high, 6oz 16dwt
Sold for £550
Estimated at £400 - £600
Marks are well struck and clear to underside, interior of cover with lion passant. Some wear to the high points of the decoration and the foot not sitting quite 100% flat.
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Auction: Spring Fine Art Sale (Part I), 23rd Mar, 2019
Spring Fine Art Sale (Part I)
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