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Extra Tall 19th Century Toleware Tea Canister 'The Gunpowder Tea'
REF: AE 641 / LA527738
£1,600
€1,866
$2,152
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Description
Giant Tea Canister from a 19th Century Tea Shop or Family Grocer, with its original gilt and polychrome lacquerwork decorations depicting a gilded Canon and Ammunition Boxes, and gilt banner 'The Gunpowder Tea' a traditional Chinese blend which had become famous in Britain during Queen Victoria's reign.
Makers plaque on the reverse side 'Parnall & Sons. Narrow Wine Street. Bristol.
In good condition with some acceptable wear from its age and usage. Made in England circa 1860-1900
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Height:
84 cm
Diameter:
41 cm
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Aeology at Relic Antiques has clarified that the Extra Tall 19th Century Toleware Tea Canister 'The Gunpowder Tea' (LA527738) is genuinely of the period declared with the date/period of manufacture being 1860-1890
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Date of Manufacture:
1860-1890
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This Extra Tall 19th Century Toleware Tea Canister 'The Gunpowder Tea' is located in London, United Kingdom
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