Tea caddy/ box - Alloy - Theebus, tea caddy

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Antique hexagonal metal tea caddy with a high-relief floral decoration from the Qing Dynasty (c.1850–1900), 16.5 × 10 × 10 cm, weight 925 g, origin China, in good used condition with minor signs of age, titled Theebus, tea caddy.

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Beautiful antique tea caddy with a hexagonal design and a floral decoration in high relief. Under the lid there is a metal stopper. The canister was used to protect loose tea leaves from air and moisture. The metal of the canister (likely a tin alloy) is gold-toned. A beautiful item.

The tea caddy is carefully packed and sent by registered mail.

Beautiful antique tea caddy with a hexagonal design and a floral decoration in high relief. Under the lid there is a metal stopper. The canister was used to protect loose tea leaves from air and moisture. The metal of the canister (likely a tin alloy) is gold-toned. A beautiful item.

The tea caddy is carefully packed and sent by registered mail.

Details

Era
1400-1900
Weight
925 g
Metal type
Alloy
Title additional information
Theebus, tea caddy
Country of origin
China
Material
Metal
Dynastic style/period
Qing Dynasty (1644-1911)
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
16.5 cm
Sold with stand
No
Width
10 cm
Depth
10 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
Sold by
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Objects sold
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