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a george iii lacquer tea caddy with staffordshire enamel canisters, circa 1770
Of rectangular outline with brass loop handle to the cover, the front and cover gilt-decorated with chinoiserie pagodas against a black ground, the sides with bamboo trees and the reverse with flowers and leaves, the interior fitted with twin enamel canisters of rectangular form, the sides decorated in pink against a white ground with scenes of amorous couples and rustic landscapes (restorations and damages), flanking a central well with oval pewter liner
7¾in. (19.5cm.) wide
Of rectangular outline with brass loop handle to the cover, the front and cover gilt-decorated with chinoiserie pagodas against a black ground, the sides with bamboo trees and the reverse with flowers and leaves, the interior fitted with twin enamel canisters of rectangular form, the sides decorated in pink against a white ground with scenes of amorous couples and rustic landscapes (restorations and damages), flanking a central well with oval pewter liner
7¾in. (19.5cm.) wide