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MARK OF GEORGE WICKES, LONDON, CIRCA 1730
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A FINE GEORGE II SILVER TEA CADDY
Mark of George Wickes, London, circa 1730
Oblong with curved sides, on molded base, engraved with borders of shells and foliage within strapwork on a matted ground, the hinged conforming cover similarly engraved, the front engraved with a coat-of-arms within rococo cartouche, the cover engraved with a crest, marked three times under base with maker's mark only, and once under cover
5in. (12.7cm.) high; 20oz. 10dwt. (639gr.)
Mark of George Wickes, London, circa 1730
Oblong with curved sides, on molded base, engraved with borders of shells and foliage within strapwork on a matted ground, the hinged conforming cover similarly engraved, the front engraved with a coat-of-arms within rococo cartouche, the cover engraved with a crest, marked three times under base with maker's mark only, and once under cover
5in. (12.7cm.) high; 20oz. 10dwt. (639gr.)