A PAIR OF GEORGE IV PARCEL-GILT TEA CADDIES
MARK OF GEORGE KING, LONDON, 1825
Each rectangular on four scrolling bracket feet, with arched hinged covers and plain thumbpieces, the cover and sides chased in chinoiserie style with buildings surrounded by birds and prunus branches on a textured ground, marked underneath and on covers
5 1/2 in. (14 cm.) long
26 oz. 11 dwt. (826 gr.)
A PAIR OF GEORGE IV PARCEL-GILT TEA CADDIES
MARK OF GEORGE KING, LONDON, 1825
Each rectangular on four scrolling bracket feet, with arched hinged covers and plain thumbpieces, the cover and sides chased in chinoiserie style with buildings surrounded by birds and prunus branches on a textured ground, marked underneath and on covers
5 1/2 in. (14 cm.) long
26 oz. 11 dwt. (826 gr.)