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This is a vintage hotel tea chest. A Chinese, pewtered alloy chá caddy, dating to the Art Deco period, circa …
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This is a vintage hotel tea chest. A Chinese, pewtered alloy chá caddy, dating to the Art Deco period, circa 1930.
Delightful Art Deco caddy, with superb engraved detail
Displays a desirable aged patina, lightly time worn with careful use
Fascinating pewtered alloy box presents silvery grey tonality
Opens to reveal a removable compartment tray, the lid offering a good seal
Striking double dragon engraving accentuates the lid, with foliate engravings to the fascia
Adorned to the lid interior and base with character mark engravings
This is a striking vintage hotel tea chest, with a skilfully engraved finish displaying prime Chinese iconography. Delivered ready to enjoy.
Dimensions:
Max Width: 23cm (9'')
Max Depth: 15cm (6'')
Max Height: 12cm (4.75'')
Internal Width: 21.5cm (8.5'')
Internal Depth: 13cm (5'')
Internal Height - Minus Tray Insert: 10.5cm (4.25'')
Internal Height - With Tray Insert: 8cm (3.25'')
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- Dimensions
- 9ʺW × 6ʺD × 4.75ʺH
- Styles
- Art Deco
- Period
- Early 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- China
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Metal
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Gray
- Condition Notes
- Presented in very good vintage condition. Presented in very good vintage condition. less
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