Lot Essay
The arms are those of Oxenham impaling Treweek of Penzance, Cornwall
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**A GEORGE III STERLING SILVER TEA CADDY
Maker's mark of John Scofield, London 1796, of oval cylindrical form with hinged cover, ivory finial, engraved with contemporary coat of arms, 15 cm. (6 in.) high, 352 gr. (11.3 oz.)
Maker's mark of John Scofield, London 1796, of oval cylindrical form with hinged cover, ivory finial, engraved with contemporary coat of arms, 15 cm. (6 in.) high, 352 gr. (11.3 oz.)
Special notice
A 10% Goods and Services tax (G.S.T) will be charged on the Buyer's Premium on all lots in this sale.
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 familiarise themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.