£2,200
A PAIR OF WILLIAM IV SILVER CHINOSERIE TEA CADDIES
of bombe form, profusely chased with rococo scrollwork surrounding vignettes of mandarins, on four out-swept hoof scroll supports, the lid with removable floral vine finial, one base inscribed 'Peter Marriott to Mrs Norman in memory of Mary Marriott Obit May 9th 1837', makers mark IW, possibly for J Whitehouse, London 1833, 1086gms / 34.91toz
One blank cartouche has a ding, the other blank cartouche has a very small ding. One caddy has a finial whose vine has snapped. One caddy has a leg that may have been repaired. No major scratches to either. the rims are slightly irregular when the lids are sitting on them - this is from the making rather than any damage.
Fees apply to the hammer price:
Room and Absentee Bids:
28.80% inc VAT*
Online and Autobids:
31.8% inc VAT*
