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Set of 5 Antique Tin Tea Canisters All Stamped Gr
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Set of 5 Antique Tin Tea Canisters All Stamped Gr

1900 - 1920
Description

A rare set of five original antique teas canisters measuring 25cms h and 18cms d

All marked on the base with a crown and the letters gr.

These canisters were used by large grocery shops to use and mix the various types of tea.

Dating from the early part of the 20thc.

The canisters are in sound condition , no holes or repairs. We can wax them if required. We have left them as we found them.

Great decoration for period kitchens

UK delivery included

All forms of payment including ccs etc.

LAPADA CINOA members since 1985

Established in1977 in chester

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Mike Melody Antiques has dated these Antique Tin Tea Canisters to the 1920s.

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Description
A rare set of five original antique teas canisters measuring 25cms h and 18cms d

All marked on the base with a crown and the letters gr.

These canisters were used by large grocery shops to use and mix the various types of tea.

fig 1. A set of five cylindrical black tin tea canisters numbered one through five with ornate gold and red painted numerals.
fig 1. Set of 5 Antique Tin Tea Canisters All Stamped Gr

Dating from the early part of the 20thc.

The canisters are in sound condition , no holes or repairs. We can wax them if required. We have left them as we found them.

Great decoration for period kitchens

UK delivery included

All forms of payment including ccs etc.

LAPADA CINOA members since 1985

Established in1977 in chester

Date of Manufacture

Mike Melody Antiques has dated these Antique Tin Tea Canisters to the 1920s.

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Mike Melody Antiques
Mike Melody Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2013

Combined 85 years of buying and selling quality antiques and still loving it.

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Mike Melody Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 

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A set of five cylindrical black tin tea canisters numbered one through five with ornate gold and red painted numerals.
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Archive I A set of five cylindrical black tin tea canisters numbered one through five with ornate gold and red painted numerals.

Set of 5 Antique Tin Tea Canisters All Stamped Gr

Archive II A set of five cylindrical black tin tea canisters numbered one through five with ornate gold and red painted numerals. View II
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Mike Melody Antiques

Mike Melody Antiques
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Cheshire
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Jan 2013
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A set of five cylindrical black tin tea canisters numbered one through five with ornate gold and red painted numerals.
SET OF 5 ANTIQUE TIN TEA CANISTERS ALL STAMPED GR
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A set of five cylindrical black tin tea canisters numbered one through five with ornate gold and red painted numerals.
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  • ObjectKitchen Canisters
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleVictorian Industrial
  • MaterialTinplate, Paint, Iron
  • ColourBlack, Gold
  • MotifsHand-painted gold numerals, Japanned black finish, Hinged lids, Cylindrical bodies

This set of five antique tea canisters dates from the early part of the twentieth century in the Victorian Industrial style. Each cylindrical piece is constructed from tinplate with a japanned black finish, fitted with a hinged iron lid, and decorated with hand-painted gold numerals ranging from one to five, accented with red detailing. Signs of age include surface wear, patina, and scuffs to the dark paintwork. The bases are marked with a crown and the letters GR, confirming their origin. Each canister measures 25 cm in height and 18 cm in depth. Suitable for placement on a kitchen island or a pantry shelf in a home today, these functional vessels serve as storage containers for tea or dry goods, bringing practical utility alongside period charm to a rustic farmhouse or traditional kitchen interior.

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Commercial tin tea canisters were used by nineteenth and early twentieth-century grocers to store bulk loose tea leaves safely from moisture and light before sale.

These storage vessels were typically constructed from tinplate sheet iron, finished with dark japanned lacquer or enamel paint, and decorated with hand-painted gold leaf numerals.

Authentic examples feature rolled tin rims, soldered seams, genuine age-related oxidisation, stamped maker or government revenue marks, and hand-gilded or stencilled numbering.

Grouped sets can be displayed on kitchen open shelving, sideboards, or kitchen islands to add texture and historical character to modern rustic or industrial spaces.

Clean gently using a dry microfibre cloth to remove dust, avoiding water or harsh abrasive chemical cleaners that could strip original paintwork or accelerate rusting.
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