1289945

C.1800 CHINESE EXPORT RARE NAUTICAL TEA CADDY #1289945

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C.1800 CHINESE EXPORT RARE NAUTICAL  TEA CADDY #1289945
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Circa 1800 Chinese Export Nautical Famille Rose Tea Caddy with cover. Tea Caddies are also referred to as tea poys and tea cannisters with only the size and shape being the difference. They were all used to store tea leaves before using them. These covered tea storage jars are hard to find with the original cover. Fresh out of a Palm Beach Estate that had many rare and unusual chinese export itms. This tea caddy measures 5 1/2" in height to the top of the berry finial on the cover. Chinese Export items bearing a ship or a flag, whether it is british or american are very rare and when on the market they usually can be found at high end Americana and Maritime Special Auctions like Cowan,Garths,Northeast,Skinner,Thomaston,Freemans,etc. This caddy is as perfect that you will find. No Damage at all. PERFECT!!! It measures 3 1/4" X 1 1/2" and 5 1/2" In Height. Any questions and more images can be sent upon request.
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<tr><td>Condition:GOOD</td></tr>
<tr><td>Year:C.1800</td></tr>
<tr><td>Country:CHINA</td></tr>
<tr><td>Maker:CHINESE EXPORT</td></tr>
<tr><td>Height:5.50</td></tr>
<tr><td>Depth:1.50</td></tr>
<tr><td>Width:3.25</td></tr>

<tr><td>Title:C.1800 CHINESE EXPORT RARE NAUTICAL TEA CADDY</td></tr>
<tr><td>Style:CHINA TRADE</td></tr>

<tr><td>Type:NAUTICAL FAMILLE ROSE</td></tr>
<tr><td>Location:COLUMBIA, MD.</td></tr>
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