Marinoni - Tea caddy/ box - pewter

Vintage tea container by the Italian firm Marinoni, made of high-quality pewter with approximately 95% tin.

This is a piece of notable weight and presence, with a square-shaped body decorated on its faces with relief scenes and figures inspired by history, framed by architectural motifs.

The top features a stepped neck and a lid topped by a large movable ring, completing its characteristic historicist design.

At the base are the maker’s marks, including the number “95” and the distinctive owl associated with Marinoni. The interior also presents relief decoration.

Marinoni is an Italian manufacturer specializing in pewter objects made using artisanal techniques and designs inspired by historical pieces. The aged appearance and certain surface irregularities are part of the characteristic aesthetic of this type of production.