Lot 176
  • 176

A Chinese Export lacquer tea caddy 19th Century

Estimate
1,500 - 2,500 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • 14cm. high, 28cm. wide; 5½in., 11in.
containing an engraved pewter tea cannister 

Condition

Some minor wear to gilding throughout. The lid to the cannister is rather dented. There are age cracks to the corners and minor chips.
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