Sale 9794
London, South Kensington
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13 January 2004
Price realised
GBP 376
Estimate
A George III Silver Tea Caddy Mark of George Ibbot, London, 1762 The pear shaped body decorated with spiral fluting and flowers, supported on a spreading foot, the detachable cover with a flower finial, later pierced - 5 1/8in. (13cm.) high, 7oz.
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