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Click here to subscribeA tea caddy, Chinese export porcelain, polychrome and gilt decoration with the coat of arms of Sampaio e Melo, traditionally attributed to Francisco José de Sampaio Melo e Castro (c. 1675-1723), 40th Viceroy of India, Chinese - Kangxi Period (1662-1722), missing cover, small chips, wear on decoration. Notes: vd. CASTRO, Nuno de - "A Porcelana Chinesa ao Tempo do Império - Portugal/Brasil". Lisboa: ACD Editores, 2007, p. 121, where three similar caddies are represented; SANTOS, A. Varela - "Portugal na Porcelana da China - 500 Anos de Comércio" - vol. III. Lisbon: Artemágica, 2009, pp. 820-837; DIAS, Pedro - "Heráldica Portuguesa na Porcelana da China Qing". Lisbon: Macau Foundation, 2014, pp. 86-93; and HOWARD, David; AYERS, John - “China for the West - Chinese Porcelain and other decorative arts export illustrated from the Mottahedeh Collection”. London and New York City: Sotheby Parke Bernet, 1978, vol. II, p. 380, No. 374., Dim. - 14,5 x 10,5 x 7 cm
A REGENCY YEW WOOD SARCOPHAGUS TEA CADDY (2)With twin lidded interior, 19cm wide; 11cm deep; 15cm high, together with a similar rosewood example, 22cm wide; 12cm deep; 16cm highboth suffer with old marks and scratches, the yew wood caddy has some old restoration to the centre of the lid and missing a small corner of veneer, different/later veneer used at the back, the lid does not sit flush with no key present, the other caddy is in good overall condition with marks and scratches, see additional images. Footnotes:This lot contains ivory, yew wood sarcophagus tea caddy and has been registered in accordance with the Ivory Act(section10). Reference No. 7YUL4DF9 Prospective buyers should be aware that somecountries have limitations on importing items made from endangered species, includingmaterials such as coral, ivory, and tortoiseshell. Therefore, it is advisablefor potential buyers to familiarize themselves with relevant customsregulations before placing bids, particularly if they intend to import this lotinto another country.
AN ART DECO BURR YEW-WOOD JEWELLERY BOX (2)Circa 1930 Mounted with stringing, interior fitted with velvet lining and subsidiary tray, 23cm wide; 11cm high; Together with sycamore inlaid octagonal tea caddy, with internal lid and foil lined, 12cm wide; 12.5cm highThis lot contains ivory and has been registered in accordance with the Ivory Act (section10). Reference No. 48QW66DY Prospective buyers should be aware that some countries have limitations on importing items made from endangered species, including materials such as coral, ivory, and tortoiseshell. Therefore, it is advisable for potential buyers to familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations before placing bids, particularly if they intend to import this lot into another country.
HOWELL JAMES & CO, LONDON: A SET OF VICTORIAN BRASS AND PORCELAIN MOUNTED DESK POSTAL SCALES (4)Circa 1880 With two portrait plaques, the arm engraved with maker's details of 'Howell James & Co. Regent St. London', with four weights and one associated, 20.5cm wide; Together a silver plated dragon embossed tea-caddy, 9.5cm high; a silver-plated urn shaped lamp base, 'W&H', 11cm high; and an embossed box, late 19th Century Howell James & Company were a firm of jewelers and silversmiths based in Regent Street in London which operated between 1819 and 1911.Condition report: The porcelain plaques with a few chips to the edges. These are most apparent from the reverse as the plaques are tightly fixed. The portrait with teh roses and wheat in her hair is worse than the other. The girl with the pearls does have a chip but it is concealed at the top. Tarnishing and wear commensurate with use and age.
Three tea caddies The first a mahogany tea caddy of sarcophagus form with brass mounts and boxwood banding; the second in mahogany of sarcophagus form with brass ball feet and a fitted interior; the third in mahogany with a swan neck carry handle and a fitted interior.The first 31cm wide x 15cm deep x 19cm high. The second 19cm wide x 13cm deep x 13cm high. The third 22.5cm wide x 12.5cm deep x 15 cm high.Qty: 3The first with dents nicks and scuffs throughout. The feet later added, the back left is loose. no key present. The second with slightly loose hinges, damage to the corners, and later feet, key not present. The third with a crack to the wood on the front of the lid, the moulding around the top is coming away slightly, some scuffing to the base, wear throughout commensurate with age and use. Key not present.
A collection of Victorian lacquerware Consisting of a game box; a tea caddy; a wall shelf; three dishes; a further box; and a screen. All with various decorations to include chinoiserie designs, a bird amongst foliage, playing cards, etc.The games box 30cm wide x 25cm deep x 7cm highQty: 8The pair of circular dishes in reasonable condition, the third dish with some loss and signs of now removed decoration. The screen panel with some losses to the decoration overall. The square box and small shelf in reasonable condition. The tea caddy with some losses to the decoration, but in reasonable condition, lacking interior. The game box with repairs needed to one hinge and with some wear to the decoration overall.
Meissen porcelain tea caddy The caddy of tapering form, decorated with moulded green painted leaves, underglaze blue mark to the base, with white metal mounts.15cm highQty: 1Metal mounts might be later additions. Finial/lid is damaged and restored. Areas of glue to the foot rim, possibly where silver mounts have been applied. Possible restoration also. Some scratches and wear to the gilt painted decoration.
Two Victorian walnut writing boxes and two further boxes One writing box with decorative marquetry inlay to the surface; one of the smaller boxes previously a sewing box and now with a vacant interior; the other possibly a tea caddy now lacking interior.The largest writing box 35cm wideQty: 4Some condition issues to all of the boxes with some losses to the veneer and all in need of some restoration.
A quantity of assorted 19th century and later silver small spoons, including tea, coffee, caddy and condiment spoons, various dates, makers and patterns, together with a silver butter knife and a Russian 84 zolotnik teaspoon, 22.9oz, together with a quantity of assorted plated flatware. Condition - poor to fair
A matched canteen of Victorian silver fiddle pattern cutlery comprising twelve table forks, nine London 1856, two 1854 and a white metal example, twelve dessert forks by Henry Holland, London 1859, another London 1848, twelve dessert spoons by Henry Holland, London 1875, three London 1873 band another Victorian example, 1974g together with a set of six George III silver teaspoons and other flatware including a silver caddy spoon Birmingham 1906, 460g , various plated bone handled knives etc all in afitted wooden canteen
A GROUP OF CERAMICS, comprising two vases by Charlotte Rhead for Crown Ducal, height of tallest 15cm (some light crazing), a Falcon Ware Flamar jardiniere (light crazing, some staining, small areas of glaze loss), three Nao figures of children, a Sylvac Ware tea caddy with elephant head handles (light crazing), and a squat Old Tupton Ware vase, height 7.5cm (8) (Condition Report: appear in good overall condition, specific obvious damage as stated, some would benefit from a clean)
Three 19th century boxes - comprising a Regency mahogany jewellery box, with parquetry line inlay and ebony edge stringing, fitted with a single drawer (LWH 20.3 x 12.7 x 9.1cm); a yew veneered tea caddy, c.1800, with boxwood edge stringing, interior vacant, no lock (LWH 15.9 x 10.5 x 10.5cm); and a bird's eye maple and walnut box. (LWH 15 x 10 x 8.25cm).
A mixed group of silver including; two pairs of Fiddle pattern sugar tongs, a Fiddle pattern caddy spoon by Josiah Snatt, two mustard spoons, seven Old English pattern salt spoons- various dates and makers mostly Georgian, an Edwardian childs food pusher and a tea spoon damaged, 234gms., (7.5ozs.),gross, (13)
A late Regency mahogany and boxwood strung tea caddy, of sarcophagus form, the hinged cover opening to a foil lined twin compartment interior, the whole flanked by brass ring handles on brass feet, w.21, d.12, h.16cm, together with one other Victorian rosewood and brass mounted single compartment tea caddy (lacking interior lid), w.15, d.12, h.12cm. (2)Ivory submission reference: C7SDFMNH
A George III mahogany tea caddy, the hinged cover with brass swan neck handle opening to a three compartment interior, raised on ogee moulded supports, w.23, d.14, h.14cm, together with one other George III mahogany and ebony strung tea caddy, the hinged cover opening to a partially foil lined single compartment interior, w.12, d.12, h.12cm. (2)Ivory submission reference: U1FPQCBQ
A George III silver tea caddy modelled as a wooden tea chest, of cube form with engine turned 'plank effect' decoration to each side within a foliate scrolling border, having further engraved Chinese character marks to each side and the Huyshe family crest (ducally crowned elephant head) to the front, the hinged cover with cast tea blossom finial, maker Charles Aldridge & Henry Green, London 1780, 9.5 x 9 x 9cm, 14.4oztAll engraved decoration clean and crisp, no areas of wear.Overall an excellent example.No key.
A George III mahogany, rosewood crossbanded, boxwood and chequer strung tea caddy, of typical rectangular form, the hinged cover with shell paterae inlay to the underside, having twin removeable oak compartments with mahogany and rosewood banded covers and brass finials, w.23, d.13.5, h.13.5cm.Ivory submission reference: 8411H57Y
A George III yew-wood, rosewood crossbanded and boxwood strung tea caddy, of canted rectangular form, the hinged cover with an satinwood and pearwood inlaid panel depiciting a bird, the front panel depicting Britannia seated with shield and trident with lion beside her, the twin compartment interior with two chequer strung covers and ivory finials, w.19, d.11, h.12cm.Ivory submission reference: UEJV6RRA
In the manner of George Betjemann & Sons, a Victorian calamander and gilt metal mounted tea caddy of octagonal form, the hinged cover with inset malachite oval plaque opening to a twin compartment foil lined interior, each cover with Gothic style mounts and finials annotated for Green and Black tea, having a further Gothic style escutheon and flanked by drop handles, raised on a shaped moulded plinth, retailed by Wedgewood & Sons, 9 Cornhill, w.26, d.18. h.16cm.Crack to malachite panel, top slighly bleached.
A large late Regency rosewood and mother of pearl inlaid tea caddy, of sarcophagus form, the hinged cover opening to reveal a central aperture for a mixing bowl flanked by two removeable compartments each with a hinged cover inlaid B and G, having wooden ring handles, raised on fluted bun feet, w.34, d.19, h.20cm.
19th century French rosewood vitrine display cabinet, stepped caddy top decorated with foliate egg and dart gilt metal beading, the fabric lined interior fitted with three shelves, enclosed by two glazed doors with cast gilt metal mounts, shaped apron on splayed feet with cast hoof capsDimensions: Height: 178cm Length/Width: 149cm Depth/Diameter: 50cm
Georg Jensen - a small collection of sterling silver effects, to include; two caddy spoons, each with looped stems, the larger length 11cm, the smaller, London import date 1933, length 9.5cm, pair of sugar nips, London import date 1937, length 9.5cm, and a pickle fork, 9.2cm, each with various stamped marks to reverse (4)
A Pair of Worcester Porcelain Butter Tubs, Covers and Stands, circa 1775, printed in underglaze blue with the "Fence" pattern, crescent marks, ex H. Leonard fuller collection, together with a sugar bowl in "Mansfield" pattern, cylindrical mug, a Caughley fluted tea canister, sparrow beak jug and sucrier and cover (one tray)Butter tubs - one with loss to one handle, the cover with loss to the corner of the handle notch. No other damage to the six components and free from repair. Mansfield bowl - slight wear and staiing to rimBowl and cover - bowl with a rim chipMug - in good conditionTea Caddy - chip to rim of cover and chip to rimJug - chip to end of spout