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740. Antique Irish Georgian Hand Cut Crystal Sterling Silver Tea Caddy George III
An Exceptionally Rare Irish George III Hand Cut Full Lead Crystal Single Tea Caddy of rectangular outline with canted corners and outstanding quality, first quarter of the Nineteenth Century.
The finely chased silver mounted rim and hinged cover, hand cut with three bands of lozenges on a plain ground, decorative star cut base underneath.
Condition: Exceptional condition for such an early piece, with no losses or clouding inside, silver mounts are unmarked but test positive for silver. Wonderful age wear underneath on base. Lock is present but key does not turn. Back and front views are similar.
Height: 5.25” (13.5cm). Width: 3.75” (9.5cm). Depth: 3” (7.5cm).
Location: Dublin City, Ireland.
Affordable fixed charge Worldwide Store to door shipping.
Stunning and rare Tea Caddy, wonderful piece of Irish History from Ireland.
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