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Painted Waste Paper Bin Tea Canister
Waterfall Antiques
for sale €193     $210
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Painted Waste Paper Bin Tea Canister

1900 - 1920
Description

A wonderful metal canister body, ideal for use as a waste paper bin or as an umbrella/stick stand, with its original painted finish in green with a beautifully depicted “10” to one side. Dating from around 1900, with an abundance of charm and character, this highly decorative piece would grace any home.

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Physical Dimensions
Height
38.5cm (15.16")
Width
23.5cm (9.25")
Depth
23.5cm (9.25")
Declaration

Waterfall Antiques has dated this Antique Painted Tea Canister to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1120517
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Description
A wonderful metal canister body, ideal for use as a waste paper bin or as an umbrella/stick stand, with its original painted finish in green with a beautifully depicted “10” to one side.
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Dating from around 1900, with an abundance of charm and character, this highly decorative piece would grace any home.
Waterfall Antiques
Height
38.5cm (15.16")
Width
23.5cm (9.25")
Depth
23.5cm (9.25")
Date of Manufacture

Waterfall Antiques has dated this Antique Painted Tea Canister to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1120517
Waterfall Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2014
Dealer Profile

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A cylindrical green painted antique metal tea canister featuring gold scrollwork and the painted number ten.
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Archive I A cylindrical green painted antique metal tea canister featuring gold scrollwork and the painted number ten.

Painted Waste Paper Bin Tea Canister

Archive II A cylindrical green painted antique metal tea canister featuring gold scrollwork and the painted number ten. View II
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Archive X A cylindrical green painted antique metal tea canister featuring gold scrollwork and the painted number ten. View X
Archive XI A cylindrical green painted antique metal tea canister featuring gold scrollwork and the painted number ten. View XI
Archive XII A cylindrical green painted antique metal tea canister featuring gold scrollwork and the painted number ten. View XII
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Waterfall Antiques
Telephone 07595 278848
Location
57 Walcot Street
Bath
Somerset
BA1 5BN
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/waterfall
Verified Since Jul 2014
Items For Sale 39
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Waterfall Antiques
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A cylindrical green painted antique metal tea canister featuring gold scrollwork and the painted number ten.
Painted Waste Paper Bin Tea Canister
Ref: SA1120517
A cylindrical green painted antique metal tea canister featuring gold scrollwork and the painted number ten.
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FAQs

Large painted tea canisters were traditionally used in 19th-century grocers and dry goods merchants to store loose tea leaves. They featured prominent numerals or lettering to assist shopkeepers in quickly identifying distinct tea blends or grades.

These canisters were built using rolled sheet metal or tinplate, folded or soldered at the seams, and coated in a protective lacquer or oil paint. The graphic numbering and scrollwork were hand-painted or stencilled onto the exterior.

Authentic pieces exhibit signs of natural age, including paint chipping, surface oxidisation, and craquelure along areas of frequent handling. Construction details such as hand-soldered seams and minor variations in hand-painted lettering also indicate age.

An antique tea canister functions well repurposed as a waste paper bin in a study, a utensil container in a kitchen, or a decorative accent in an entryway. Its historic graphic lettering adds texture and visual interest when placed beside wooden furniture.

Maintain the surface by dusting regularly with a dry, soft lint-free cloth. Avoid applying water, liquid detergents, or abrasive polishes, as moisture can penetrate paint cracks and cause underlying metal oxidisation.
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