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19 A SCOTTISH GEORGE III SET OF THREE SILVER TEA CADDIES,

Edinburgh 1772, maker’s mark of Alexander Gardiner, in a mahogany case, the set compris-

ing a pair of rectangular bombé caddies and a matching square bombé caddy, decorated

all over with repousse chased and engraved asymmetrical scroll, acanthus leaf and shell

motifs and raised on scroll feet, the pull-off lids with flat domed tops, contained in a plush

lined compartmented carrying case, with cast brass handle to lid and raised on paw feet,

with lock and key (c. 24ozs in all). 30.5 x 14 x 20cm high

€ 3,000 - 5,000