01-07-201101-08-2011
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2532BBoston
January 7, 2011 06:00 PMCalender
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Three Painted Tole Tea Canisters

Sell one like this
$2,015$1,700
Auction: European Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2532BLocation: BostonDate / Time: January 08, 2011 10:00AM

Description:

Three Painted Tole Tea Canisters, England, 19th century, a pair of red painted cylindrical forms printed with Chinese figures, signed G. Pairman Newcastle, ht. 17 1/2 in.; and a green painted rectangle printed with Chinese characters, manufactured by Parnall & Sons, Bristol, ht. 12 in.
Estimate $200-300

one of the red canisters with a large dent to one side, and smaller dent to front edge. all with some minor paint loss and possible paint touch-ups.

Keywords

Tea Canisters, United Kingdom, Newcastle, Parnall & Sons, possible paint touch-ups