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A fine George II sterling…
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Melbourne
Date:
30-Oct-2023
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A fine George II sterling silver rococo tea caddy, 1750 London, with maker's mark Samuel Herbert & Co. Rectangular bombe form with detachable cover, surmounted by a gesticulating cherub & bird finial, raised on 4 shell & scroll feet, lavishly decorated w repousse floral panels & oriental scenes w arcades, pagodas, figures & 2 cartouches, 1 engraved w crest of Colleton, other with arms of Colleton impaling Jennings, commemorating the wedding of James Colleton of Berkshire & Barbados his 2nd wife Francis Jennings, 01/03/1754. W: 248g. H: 13.5 cm
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Precious Objects: Tea Caddies