Pewter Tea Caddy in a Lacquered Wood Box

Description:

Pewter Tea Caddy in a Lacquered Wood Box, China, tubular, lobed-body tea caddy with a round cover and a knobbed inner cover, in a conforming lacquered box with hinged floral-shape cover, decorated with landscapes and figures in gold and silver, ht. 5 1/2 in.
Estimate $400-600

minor lacquer flaking, most notably to the rear of the piece, towards the hinge. The lid is slightly ajar due to some disfigurement with the clasp of the locking mechanism


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