A Set of Three George III Silver Tea Caddies, Emick Romer, London, 1761

comprising: one sugar caddy and a pair of tea caddies, each rectangular, the front and back embossed and chased with a Chinaman picking tea blossoms before a smoking kiln within scrolls, shells, a lion's mask, and fishscale, the sides with pagodas and palm trees, the hinged covers with seated Chinaman finial, each later engraved with initial M and bases with a martlet above a cap of maintenance

overall wear especially to high spots, high spots through in a few spots
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
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