George III tea caddies in original box

Samuel Taylor, London, 1762

Comprising a pair of tea caddies and covered bowl, each baluster-form chased with figures and foliage in Chinoiserie style, the covers with floral finials, all fitted in casket with sterling silver mounts. Height of caddies 5 3/4 inches (14.5 cm); diameter of bowl 4 1/4 inches (11 cm); total approximately 22 ounces, weighable. POA

Provenance: William Walter, London, July 1996