A South Staffordshire enamel tea canister and cover, circa 1770
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A South Staffordshire enamel tea canister and cover, circa 1770
Of cylindrical form with a tapering neck, painted with two landscapes framed by raised gilt scrollwork set against a green ground, the cover inscribed with the title 'GREEN' framed by raised gilt scrolls, surrounded by three small spray of flowers, with metal mounts, 9.4cm high
Sold for £1,125 inc. premium

Footnotes

  • This canister was intended to store Green Tea. Early in the 18th century both green and black teas shared equal popularity, but by the time this canister was made, the consumption of black tea was gaining the advantage

Category: Decorative Arts / British Ceramics

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