tea canister
silversmith: James King (English, active Post 1764-circa 1773); I
1773
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Object Detail
Description
tea canister, of cylindrical form, the body engraved with four Chinese-style symbols or characters, framed with engraved baroque foliate scrollwork bands, the hinged lid with cast flower finial.
Maker and role
silversmith: James King (English, active Post 1764-circa 1773); I
Production place
London, England
Production date
1773
Media description
sterling silver
Measurements
110 x diameter 95 mm; height (body) 87 mm
Credit line
bequest of C H (Roger) Brookes, Melbourne, 2021
Project credit line
This digital record has been made available on TJC Collection Online through a significant donation from the OPENING DOORS fund, the generous support of The Friends of The Johnston Collection, and Digitisation Champion Christine Bell and a specified fund established from the Estate of Mr. Clive Hele (Roger) Brookes.
Accession number
A1689
TJC reference number
6415
