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Antique English Tole Tea Canister with Black and Gold Chinoiserie Decoration

About the Item

Late 19th c. , black and gold painted English tea canister with Chinoiserie decoration, mounted as 3-light table lamp with tall brass finial. This lamp has great character and the painting is quite charming. The lovely hanging lanterns suggest a night scene. The combination of black and gold paint create a lovely luminous quality to the lamp. Dimensions: Approx. 36"h x 13"w (total) Condition: Good/Fair, paint loss and rubs, surface distress, not tested.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 36 in (91.44 cm)Width: 13 in (33.02 cm)Depth: 13 in (33.02 cm)
  • Power Source:
    Plug-in
  • Voltage:
    110-150v
  • Lampshade:
    Not Included
  • Style:
    Chinoiserie (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1890's
  • Condition:
    Additions or alterations made to the original: Tea caddy converted into a table lamp. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor structural damages.
  • Seller Location:
    Morristown, NJ
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5990236666502
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