Antique Chinese Kut Hing Swatow Pewter Tea Caddy Dragon Bird Pattern
Item History & Price
Reference Number: Avaluer:2050204 | Region of Origin: Chinese |
Primary Material: pewter | Product: Tea Pot/Set |
Sub-Type: tea caddy | Age: 1850-1899 |
Original/Repro: Antique Original |
Dragon & Bird Pattern.
A superb what I believe is19th Century Chinese pewter tea caddy, by Kut Hing Of Swatow.
It has a distinctive dragon decorated around the caddy, and the lid has two birds, with foliage.
Inside the lid is the marks for the maker, as is on the base. Inside it has a innner cap to sea the tea in.
The caddy measures 10cm in height and 8cm in diameter, weighs approx. 419 grams.
It has some signs of wear and a ...couple of light surface bumps.
Please see the numerous photos for condition and details.
Thanks for viewing.