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CIRCA 1790
Details
A GEORGE III GOLD-MOUNTED IVORY TEA CADDY
CIRCA 1790
Of octagonal form, with tortoiseshell stringing, the front centred by an oval miniature depicting a classical woman playing a lute, with a gold engraved cartouche and escutcheon
5¼ in. (13 cm.) high
CIRCA 1790
Of octagonal form, with tortoiseshell stringing, the front centred by an oval miniature depicting a classical woman playing a lute, with a gold engraved cartouche and escutcheon
5¼ in. (13 cm.) high
Provenance
By repute, The Duke of Manchester, Kimbolton Castle, Cambridge
Literature
Paul Davidson, 'Tea Caddies', Antique Collecting, February 2004, fig 4. Sold Bonhams London, October 2002.
Special notice
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.
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