Vintage Hotel Tea Chest, Chinese, Pewter Alloy, Chá Caddy, Art Deco, Circa 1930

Our Stock # 24529

This is a vintage hotel tea chest. A Chinese, pewtered alloy chá caddy, dating to the Art Deco period, circa 1930.

• Delightful Art Deco caddy, with superb engraved detail
• Displays a desirable aged patina, lightly time worn with careful use
• Fascinating pewtered alloy box presents silvery grey tonality
• Opens to reveal a removable compartment tray, the lid offering a good seal
• Striking double dragon engraving accentuates the lid, with foliate engravings to the fascia
• Adorned to the lid interior and base with character mark engravings

This is a striking vintage hotel tea chest, with a skilfully engraved finish displaying prime Chinese iconography. Delivered ready to enjoy.

Dimensions:
Max Width: 23cm (9'')
Max Depth: 15cm (6'')
Max Height: 12cm (4.75'')

Internal Width: 21.5cm (8.5'')
Internal Depth: 13cm (5'')
Internal Height - Minus Tray Insert: 10.5cm (4.25'')
Internal Height - With Tray Insert: 8cm (3.25'')

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Our Ref: 24529