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A superb, genuine TIN tea caddy from the late Victorian or Edwardian era. This octagonal vessel features rare and highly detailed lithographed panels depicting "Oriental Bowmen" in a traditional landscape.
Unlike later reproductions, this antique piece displays the refined Chinoiserie aesthetic of the late 19th-century UK. The small, concentrated opening is characteristic of early tea storage designed to preserve the aromatic quality of loose-leaf tea. This is a significant find for a serious collector of British advertising or antique tin-ware.
CONDITION NOTES
AUTHENTIC ANTIQUE PATINA: The tin shows a deep, aged character consistent with being over 110 years old. There is minor surface oxidation and rubbing to the lithography, which serves as a testament to its age.
VINTAGE WEAR: Notable scuffs on the edges of the octagonal panels. slight stickiness in the crevasses on the top of the tin.
LID: The lid is present and functional (please note if it is a screw-cap or a push-fit).
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
MATERIAL: Heavy-gauge Lithographed Tin.
SHAPE: Octagonal (Eight-sided).
DIMENSIONS: 19cm x 11cm x 9cm.
ERA: Late Victorian / Edwardian (Circa 18901910).
ORIGIN: United Kingdom.
