Description

Oval Shaped

From our Tea Caddy collection, we are pleased to offer this Chinese Export Lacquer Tea Chest. The Tea Chest of oval shape composed of lacquer is decorated to the exterior with a black ground having a band of vertical pin stripes framed with gilt decoration and corn husks. When opened the Tea Chest reveals the metal tea caddy contained within which can be removed for use. The Tea Chest is a great entry level caddy with an unusual Chinese lacquered design or a perfect addition to any lacquer ware or tea caddy collection. The Tea Chest dates to the second half of the 20th century during the Victorian period circa 1860.

The Tea Chest comes complete with a working lock and tasselled key.

East Asian Lacquer is a resin made from the highly toxic sap of the Rhus verniciflua tree, which is native to the area and a close relative of poison ivy. In essence, lacquer is a natural plastic; it is remarkably resistant to water, acid, and, to a certain extent, heat.

Victorian, an era of British History corresponding approximately with the reign of Queen Victoria from the 20th of June 1837 until her death on 22 January 1901 however, there are arguments stating that the Victorian era is actually from 1820 until 1914 proceeded by Georgian era and followed by the Edwardian era.

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