George III Fire-Gilt Brass and Leather-Bound Tea Caddy
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George III Fire-Gilt Brass and Leather-Bound Tea Caddy
Late 18th century, attributed to Henry Clay
Painted in the round and inset with opposing jasperware panels. Height 4 1/2 inches (11.5 cm), width 4 1/2 inches (11.5 cm), depth 3 3/8 inches (8.5 cm).
Henry Clay, 'Japanner in Ordinary to his Majesty and His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales' held a patent issued in 1772 stating 'making in paper high varnished panels for ... cabinets, book-cases, screens, chimney pieces, tables, tea-trays and waiters'. He also specialized in Tea Caddy's incorporating inset jasperware panel and Etruscan decoration.
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Late 18th century, attributed to Henry Clay
Painted in the round and inset with opposing jasperware panels. Height 4 1/2 inches (11.5 cm), width 4 1/2 inches (11.5 cm), depth 3 3/8 inches (8.5 cm).
Henry Clay, 'Japanner in Ordinary to his Majesty and His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales' held a patent issued in 1772 stating 'making in paper high varnished panels for ... cabinets, book-cases, screens, chimney pieces, tables, tea-trays and waiters'. He also specialized in Tea Caddy's incorporating inset jasperware panel and Etruscan decoration.
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Condition
Craquelure to surface, minor losses, rubbing to paint, lacking finial
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Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact and Doyle New York shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. Please contact the specialist department to request further information or additional images that may be available.
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George III Fire-Gilt Brass and Leather-Bound Tea Caddy
Estimate $800 - $1,200
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