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George III Fourteen Sided Tea Caddy Made in London by James Young, 1789

$8,892.82
£6,500
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An exceptionally fine & rare George III Fourteen sided Tea Caddy made in London in 1789 by James Young This wonderful Tea Caddy is modelled in a very rare fourteen sided form. Both the top and base, of the sides, are engraved with a beautiful horizontal band of foliate scrolls and raying oval medallions on a scratch engraved gound. Each side panel is engraved with a prick dot frame. The flat, hinged, cover is engraved with an identical band, as is seen on the cover and terminates in a beautiful bright cut Neo-Classical urn finial. The Tea Caddy is fully marked on the base and with the sterling mark on the underside of the cover. James Young is a scarce maker, however the quality of his work, especially his engraved decoration, is of a very high standard. He had workshops at 70, Little Britain when this piece was made. A.G. Grimwade states in "London Goldsmith's 1697-1837", that his work is of elegant Neo-Classical design and fine finish, especially his epergnes. Additional information: Height: 4.5 inches, 11.25cm. Length: 6 inches, 15cm. Width: 4.25 inches, 10.63cm.
  • Creator:
    James Young (Maker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 4.5 in (11.43 cm)Width: 4.25 in (10.8 cm)Depth: 6 in (15.24 cm)
  • Style:
    George III (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1789
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 3743531stDibs: LU978137505012

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