Lot Essay
Details of the figures on this teacaddy are illustrated on the endpapers at the beginning of this catalogue.
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CIRCA 1725, GILDER'S 88. TO BOTH PIECES
Details
A MEISSEN HEXAGONAL BALUSTER TEACADDY AND COVER
CIRCA 1725, GILDER'S 88. TO BOTH PIECES
The six raised gilt ribs dividing recessed panels painted in the manner of J.G. Höroldt with harbour scenes, finely dressed merchants at discussion and promenading, a man carrying a package, further figures and barrels on quaysides before distant ships and beneath cloudy skies, the top of the circular cover with interlocking gilt scrollwork, the side with a broad gilt band (minute chip to footrim of caddy and rim of cover, some wear to shoulders of caddy, minor wear to top of cover)
4 in. (10.2 cm.) high
CIRCA 1725, GILDER'S 88. TO BOTH PIECES
The six raised gilt ribs dividing recessed panels painted in the manner of J.G. Höroldt with harbour scenes, finely dressed merchants at discussion and promenading, a man carrying a package, further figures and barrels on quaysides before distant ships and beneath cloudy skies, the top of the circular cover with interlocking gilt scrollwork, the side with a broad gilt band (minute chip to footrim of caddy and rim of cover, some wear to shoulders of caddy, minor wear to top of cover)
4 in. (10.2 cm.) high
Special notice
VAT rate of 5% is payable on hammer price and at 15% on the buyer's premium