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Large Antique English Tole Tea Canister Lamp Black & Gold Chinoiserie Decoration

About the Item

Late 19th c. , a lovely large black and gold painted hexagonal English tea canister with Chinoiserie decoration, mounted as 3-light table lamp with a tall brass finial. Once a tea canister, now a lamp, this piece has great presence and character. The lamp is painted black on three sides while the other three contain painted panels with depictions a central figure with a pagoda in the background of the middle panel. Hanging lanterns visible on all three panels suggest a night scene. The combination of black, gold and red paint create a lovely luminous quality. The overall size of this lamp is quite imposing and would certainly make a statement in any room. Dimensions: Approx. 36"h x 13"w (total) Condition: Good/Fair, paint loss and rubs, surface distress consistent with age and use.
  • 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.
  • Seller Location:
    Morristown, NJ
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5990236666502

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