A pair of George II silver tea-caddies and matching sugar-box
A pair of George II silver tea-caddies and matching sugar-box

MAKER'S MARK OF SAMUEL TAYLOR, LONDON, 1745

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A pair of George II silver tea-caddies and matching sugar-box
Maker's mark of Samuel Taylor, London, 1745
Each rectangular and on moulded rim foot, the lower and the upper part of the bodies chased with a band of flowers, foliage and scrolls on a matted rocaille and scalework ground, the covers simlarly chased the sugar-box with hinged cover and baluster finial, the caddies with detachable base and detachable stopper chased with a rosette, in fitted black shagreen case with brass lock and carrying handles, marked on bases, the caddies on bodies, cover and stoppers
The tea-caddies and sugar-box 5.3/8in. (13.5cm.) high
The case 10.5/8in. (27cm.) long
54ozs. (1,702gr.) (3)