Antique 19th C Chinese Decorated & Engraved Swatow Pewter Tea Caddy Box, Signed
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:359393 | Primary Material: Pewter |
| Sub-Type: Box | Age: 1850-1899 |
| Original/Repro: Antique Original | Product: Tea Caddy |
| Region of Origin: Chinese |
Great antique Swatow pewter tea caddy with a sliding lid. With a rectangular shape, it is decorated on the top of the lid with a stamped flower panel which is set into the lid. The sides are beautifully engraved with flowers, fruit, a basket of fruit and leaves. The letters THA are also engraved - presumably for “tea”. The base has a stamped character mark. This is likely to date to the later 19th century - a nice antique piece - & was probably made in the city of Swatow, a seacoas...t town that was one of the major pewter producing centers in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.Condition - good antique condition. There are minor knocks and marks. There are scratches where the lid cover slides vertically off the tea caddy box. Please see all photos to help assess condition fully.size - approx 15.4 cm or over 6” long, 7.6 cm deep, 6.5 cm tall Weight 685gPostage and PackingI pack parcels very well using recycled materials where possible, both to keep costs down and be more sustainable.I welcome bids from international bidders. Postage costs are for Worldwide International Tracked & Signed For Postage.UK - £4.60 - 2nd class Signed for Delivery Worldwide - £23.00Europe - £15.50 but please ask me for an invoice before paying.Please remember that buyers are responsible for paying any taxes or import charges due on items.
