Description
Chinese export armorial porcelain tea caddy and cover, Qianlong ca. 1780. The coat of arms suspending ribbon-tied garlands within a green and yellow circle. Floral sprigs along the sides, shoulders, and cover.
Provenance: Philip Suval Inc., 16 October 1997; The Distinguished Collection of Leo & Doris Hodroff.
The unidentified coat of arms thus: the escutcheon argent bearing three unicorn heads couped sable. Inescutcheon positioned at the fess point displaying the Royal Arms of Scotland: Gilt with a lion rampant gules within a double tressure flory counter-flory gules, ensigned by a royal crown. A gilt coronet atop the main shield issuing a unicorn head argent. Motto in scroll above crest reading "Presto ut Prestaem." Possibly the Preston Clan crest.
Height: 6 1/4 in x width: 3 1/4 in x depth: 2 in.
Provenance: Philip Suval Inc., 16 October 1997; The Distinguished Collection of Leo & Doris Hodroff.
The unidentified coat of arms thus: the escutcheon argent bearing three unicorn heads couped sable. Inescutcheon positioned at the fess point displaying the Royal Arms of Scotland: Gilt with a lion rampant gules within a double tressure flory counter-flory gules, ensigned by a royal crown. A gilt coronet atop the main shield issuing a unicorn head argent. Motto in scroll above crest reading "Presto ut Prestaem." Possibly the Preston Clan crest.
Height: 6 1/4 in x width: 3 1/4 in x depth: 2 in.
Condition
Residual museum wax to the interior of the lid and neck of the caddy. There is a large restored chip to the upper rim. Some loss to the gilt decoration throughout. Light wear to the footrim.
Buyer's Premium
30%
Chinese Export Scottish Armorial Tea Caddy
Estimate $300-$600
Starting Bid
$150
Good Bid
Strong Bid
Competitive Bid
4 bidders are watching this item
Get approved to bid.
LiveAuctioneers Purchase Protection
Vetted auction houses
Secure, online bidding
Returns guaranteed for misrepresented listings
Dedicated support when you need it
Shipping & Pickup DetailsItem located in: St. Paul, MN, US Local pickup available Arrange Your Own Shipping
Shipping Available
Ways to Pay on LiveAuctioneers
Wire Transfer (Bank Payment)
Meet the Auction House
286
4.7
8228
This auction is curated by:
Sean BlanchetAsian Art Specialist
Robert SnellPaintings and Sculpture Specialist
Leo & Doris Hodroff Chinese Export Collection
Nov 12, 2026, 11:00 AM ESTSt. Paul, MN, United States
$400
$50
$400
$150
$400
$150
$150
$400
$150
$100
$400
Related Items
TOP