Regency Period Chinese Lacquer Tea Caddy

A charming Chinese export lacquer Tea Caddy, of sarcophagus shape. The caddy stands on tiny carved wood, lions paw feet. The caddy is of sarcophagus shape with canted corners and cushion top. The lacquer is black with over painted gilt decoration of chinoiserie scenes surrounded by gilded scrolls. The caddy is in English country house condition, the lacquer decoration is worn and there are dints, but it has a wonderful untouched patina, which can only be achieved with two hundred years of polishing. The caddy retains the pair of paktong interior tea canisters which are profusely engraved with flowers, they also retain the interior lids, paktong is a soft metal and the canisters are quite dented, but viewed from the top when the lid is open like fine. It has also a working lock and key.

This item has a wonderful untouched English country house feel to it, it has been used for two hundred years and shows the marks, but it has developed with that a wonderful patina only use and age can give an antique.

Overall sizes in inches:

8 wide

5 1/2 deep

5 1/2 high

At Prometheus Antiques we want our customers to be completely happy with our items, so why not view them in person at our showrooms at 55 Castlegate Newark, where we are open Monday to Saturday 10-5. If you are unable to visit us please purchase with the knowledge that we give a money back guarantee, if you are not satisfied, we only ask that you pay return transport costs.

We are happy to organise deliveries to all destinations, but must state this is not included in the price, we are extremely competitive on your behalf price wise, and have many tried and trusted courier services.

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Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any queries or questions, by email or on either:

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Shop: 01636 700076

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At Prometheus Antiques we want our customers to be completely happy with our items everything is sold with a guarantee and all items are fully and clearly described. We do try to make sure that what you see on the screen is as true a reflection of the actual item in reality as possible. Photos should be clear and without excessive extra light, however if you would like other photos of an item please do get in touch. We can also send video or video chat so that you can get as accurate an idea of the piece that interests you as possible.

We do have a private showroom 15 mins drive from Newark where Items can also be viewed by prior appointment. If you are unable to visit us please purchase with the knowledge that we give a money back guarantee if you are not satisfied, we only ask that you pay return transport costs.

We are happy to organise deliveries to all destinations. Delivery of some items will be free depending on size, delivery method, and location. Where charges are made for delivery we try to be as cost effective as possible on your behalf. Deliveries can be organised all over the world so please do ask wherever you are. If an item interests you get in touch and we can always talk about various ways and costs that might be involved in getting it to you.

Payment can be made by any of the following: Cheque, Bank Transfer, and all major Debit and Credit Cards over the telephone. We do also take Paypal payments.

Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any queries or questions, by email or on either:

Mobile 24hr: 07932 624971

Shop: 0194921097

Also please visit our own website for more detailed descriptions and photos of items, www.prometheusantiques.com