Antique 18th Century Chinese Tea Caddy

18th century

Sold by Antoinettes Heirlooms

Description

This delightful tea caddy was manufactured in China in the mid 1700’s

The Body of the caddy is free from damage or restoration, the caddy lid has a small underside chip which is otherwise under able.

The overglaze hand decoration is in simplified form.

The fine ochre has then been over gilded, the chain detail is interspersed with small floral decoration however not symmetrical.

Gilding wear is the only criticism of the body.

Again social wear is the main rim and tip damage evidenced apart from the under rim Chip clearly photographed

Declaration

Antoinettes Heirlooms has dated this piece to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA977626

Dealers Internal Reference

Ngard323

Dealers Notes

You are the new custodian, enjoy and treasure, this heirloom.

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