£4,600
A suite of George II Rococo silver tea caddies and sugar box, each of bombe form with four cast and applied shell feet, decorated with foliate scrolls, flowerheads and Chinoiserie elements featuring figures and a temple, each detachable cover with figural finials, comprising seated figures and birds, with crest of a ship with motto above, "By Industry We Prosper" identified for Gavin or Gavine, the three pieces fully hallmarked to the underside of the base, London 1751, Samuel Herbert & Co, ensuite with a walnut fitted case, with key and working lock, atop four ball and claw bracket feet, the hinged stepped cover with silver swing handle, escutcheon and hinge-plates all marked with sponsor's mark and lion passant, possibly slightly earlier in date than the caddies, Gawen Nash c.1745, length of walnut fitted case 31cm, height of sugar box 13.5cm, combined silver weight 792g/25.46ozt approx
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