Sale 6925
London
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5 July 2004
Price realised
GBP 2,151
Estimate
A Meissen hexagonal baluster teacaddy and a cover CIRCA 1725-30, GILT 37., THE COVER 20TH CENTURY The raised and concave ribbed corners, shoulder and footrim of the caddy richly gilt, the shoulder edged with a concave band, the panels at the sides painted in Schwarzlot with merchants at various pursuits by quaysides and fantastic overgrown towers and fortifications (minute chip to footrim, minute chip to underside of footrim, some very slight wear to gilding) 3 7/8 in. (9.8 cm.) high overall (2)
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