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A GEORGE II SILVER TEA CANISTER AND MIXING BOWL EN SUITE CONTAINED IN A LATER ROSEWOOD AND IVORY TEA CADDY

MARK OF SAMUEL TAYLOR, LONDON, 1754, THE CADDY CIRCA 1830

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A GEORGE II SILVER TEA CANISTER AND MIXING BOWL EN SUITE CONTAINED IN A LATER ROSEWOOD AND IVORY TEA CADDY
MARK OF SAMUEL TAYLOR, LONDON, 1754, THE CADDY CIRCA 1830
The canister and covered bowl both chased with rococo scrolls and flowers incorporating cartouches to either side, one with crest, the other with coat of arms, canister with pull-off top and sliding base, the rosewood caddy with ivory inlay, borders, drop ring handles and bun feet
Tea caddy 8 ¼ in. long (21 cm.)
17 oz. (527 gm.)

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.

Sale room notice

IMPORTANT NOTICE ON LOTS CONTAINING IVORY:
The USA has recently changed its policy on the import of property containing elephant ivory. Only Asian Elephant ivory may be imported into the USA, and imports must be accompanied by DNA analysis and confirmation the object is more than 100 years old. Buyers will be responsible for the costs of obtaining any DNA analysis or other report required in connection with their proposed import into the USA. A buyer’s inability to export or import a lot is not a basis for cancelling their purchase.

Lot Essay

The arms are for Eyre of Lincolnshire

IMPORTANT NOTICE ON LOTS CONTAINING IVORY:
The USA has recently changed its policy on the import of property containing elephant ivory. Only Asian Elephant ivory may be imported into the USA, and imports must be accompanied by DNA analysis and confirmation the object is more than 100 years old. Buyers will be responsible for the costs of obtaining any DNA analysis or other report required in connection with their proposed import into the USA. A buyer’s inability to export or import a lot is not a basis for cancelling their purchase.

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