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    Giant Tolework Tea Canister With Chinese Mandarins

    Giant Tolework Tea Canister With Chinese Mandarins

    $3,200 (approx conversion from £2500)

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    About this item

    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.

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    Additional Information

    Code

    AE 318* (AB-110449)

    Dimensions

    W: 41cm  (16.1")H: 102cm  (40.2")D: 41cm  (16.1")

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