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A pair of George IV silver-gilt Chinoiserie tea caddies, Charles Price, London, 1829
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- fully marked
- Silver, gilt
- height 6 1/8 in.
- 15.5cm
bombé form on four scroll feet, each side embossed and chased with Chinoiseries, front with cartouche engraved with arms and motto 'IN DEO SPES MEA', hinged lids with leaf-and-berry finial
Condition
gilding rubbed at high spots, overall good
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
This caddy revives a form from the mid 18th century and appears to be derived from a 1755 caddy by Alexander Johnson, illustrated in Arthur Grimwade, Rococo Silver 1727-1765, 1974, plate 67B.