Giant Tolework Tea Canister With Chinese Mandarins
Stock No
AE 318*
2020
- £2,500.00
- €2,921 Euro
- $3,113 US Dollar
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Item Description
A magnificent and rare example of a giant sized tolework Victorian Tea Canister. Dating from the late 19th century, the hexagonal vase shaped 'tolework' tin was specially created by a firm of 'Japanners' for a 'family' grocer's shop for dispensing tea to its customers.
Gilded and decorated with an imaginary scene showing a Chinese mandarin and his family having afternoon tea.
The canister is lead weighted at its base for stability. and the hexagonal lid a replacement from a later period.
Standing 40 inches tall x 16 diameter. In good basic condition with minor wear and imperfections from long usage.
Made by skilled tinplate artists in England circa 1860-1890.
Item Info
Seller
Seller Location
London, London
Item Dimensions
H: 102cm W: 41cm D: 41cm
Period
1860-1890
Item Location
United Kingdom
Seller Location
London, London
Item Location
United Kingdom
Seller Contact No
+44 (0)207 4857810
+44 (0)7831 785059
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