Additional Image:

It is unusual to find early tea canisters with a matching lid.  A close look at the sleeve of this lid reveals an original firing crack and a hairline crack.

 

Side view of the canister.

 

Shape Type: Breakfast & Tea Wares

Pattern Type: Chinese, Asian and Other Exotic Themes

Date: c. 1790-1795

Dimensions:

  • Height: 5.75 in (14.605 cm)
  • Width: 23.25 in (59.055 cm)

Maker: Unknown

Description:

An early and rare silver shape pearlware tea canister and lid printed in blue with a line engraved unidentified Chinoiserie pattern.  Geometric border.


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