An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique George III English sterling silver tea caddies; an addition to our Georgian silverware collection.
These exceptional, fine and impressive antique sterling silver tea caddies each have an square, bomb shaped form onto four bracket style feet.
The surface of each antique tea caddy is embellished with impressive chased fluted, pensile foliate and floral decoration.
The decoration to the body of each incorporates a scroll bordered vacant cartouche.
These silver caddies are each fitted with the original square-shaped push fit cover ornamented with further foliate and floral decoration, segmented with fluted designs.
Each exceptional silver box is surmounted with an impressive cast finial modelled in the form of a flower head.
The antique silver boxes are each supported by four impressive cast bracket style feet.
This pair of Pierre Gillois silver tea caddies makes an exceptional gift for weddings, anniversaries, retire
...ments or milestone birthdays. Exemplifying Parisian craftsmanship, they appeal to antique silver collectors, tea connoisseurs and interior designers seeking refined objects d''art with historical resonance.
Condition
These antique Georgian silver tea caddies are an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition.
The cast and chased decoration is very sharp.
Full hallmarks struck to the underside of the caddies are all very clear; the hallmarks are struck deeply due to the exceptional gauge of silver.
Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of these 18th century tea caddies.
Dimensions
Width 8.7cm/3.43''
Height 12.1cm/4.76''
Weight
19.5 troy ounces/605.9g
Maker: Pierre Gillois
Date: 1768
Origin: London, England
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Internal Reference: C9318
Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA1153429
Dateline of this antique is 1750
Height is 12.1cm (4.8inches)Width is 8.7cm (3.4inches)Depth is 0cm (0.0inches)
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