Lot 24
Set of Three George III Silver Tea Caddies, Edward Aldridge I, London, 1771
Lot 24 Details
Set of Three George III Silver Tea Caddies, Edward Aldridge I, London, 1771
of bombé rectangular shape with moulded gadroon borders and pineapple finials, repoussé with scrolling leaves at the bases and raised on scroll feet
height 5.2" — 13.3 cm.
27 oz. — 839 grams
Estimate $2,500-$3,500
CONDITION DETAILS
One is slightly larger (for sugar); one or two minor dents; two very small holes at base corners; all three finials are bent to varying degrees, one with a small split at the join; two covers have seam cracks on the flanges; all well marked under the bases, the cover flanges with lions passant only