MID-18TH CENTURY, POSSIBLY LIEGES

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A NORTH EUROPEAN ROUGE GRIOTTE MARBLE TEA-CANISTER
MID-18TH CENTURY, POSSIBLY LIEGES
The serpentine-fronted moulded top with engraved-brass hinges, enclosing an interior fitted with two circular wells, above a shaped panelled body centred by a rockwork-carved cabochon, with scrolled volute angles, the panelled sides centred by cartouches simulating handles, with a shaped moulded apron, on block feet
7¼ in. (18.5 cm.) high; 14¼ in. (36 cm.) wide; 8 in. (20 cm.) deep

Provenance

With Jonathan Harris, London.

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Lot Essay

The curvaceous lines of this attractive tea-canister are characteristic of the work of Liege in the mid-18th Century, with its serpentine outline, cabochons and sculpted rocaille ornaments, and brass hinges engraved with floral sprays. It is interesting to note that a related Liege oak casket dated 1761 and featuring comparable rocaille clasps, boldly-carved angle volutes and engraved brass hinges, was sold, from the Edward James Collection, West Dean Park, Christie's, London, 15 March 1990, lot 104.

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