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Set Of Three Toleware Tea Canisters Faux Wood
Set of three toleware storage canisters of graduated size made during the late 19th century. All three tins were most likely used for storing tea. Lined with coloured stripes on a hand painted background of faux wood and knotting. Supplied with the original lids.
Made of thin metal sheet, storage containers (also named toleware) were commonly seen in shops of the Georgian and Victorian age that sold commodities such as tea. The range of blends would be kept in individual tins that were on displayed behind the shop counter. Once a customer had made his choice, the shop keeper would remove the lid from the relevant canister and weigh the tea leaves before packing the goods up. A lovely buying process that can still be experienced in a shop like Fortnum & Mason in London.
The three toleware canisters that we have currently available were most likely used for keeping tea leaves fresh. Still looking magnificent after so much time and usage. All three tins vary in design, size and original faux wood decorations. Only the hand painting skills of an artist can achieve the amazing knotted wood surfaces. The thin bands that run around the tins provide a striking contrast with the tanned brown backgrounds.
SellerRocco Antiques
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Rocco Antiques
Private dealer
By appointment only
Ipswich
Suffolk
Tel : 07402787460
Non UK callers : +44 7402787460
Made of thin metal sheet, storage containers (also named toleware) were commonly seen in shops of the Georgian and Victorian age that sold commodities such as tea. The range of blends would be kept in individual tins that were on displayed behind the shop counter. Once a customer had made his choice, the shop keeper would remove the lid from the relevant canister and weigh the tea leaves before packing the goods up. A lovely buying process that can still be experienced in a shop like Fortnum & Mason in London.
The three toleware canisters that we have currently available were most likely used for keeping tea leaves fresh. Still looking magnificent after so much time and usage. All three tins vary in design, size and original faux wood decorations. Only the hand painting skills of an artist can achieve the amazing knotted wood surfaces. The thin bands that run around the tins provide a striking contrast with the tanned brown backgrounds.
Price
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DimensionsSize - Item 1: Height 29cm (11.25 inches) x Diameter - Widest Point 18cm (7 inches) approx.
Size - Item 2: Height 31cm (12.25 inches) x Diameter - Widest Point 19.5cm (7.75 inches) approx.
Size - Item 3: Height 34cm (13.25 inches) x Diameter - Widest Point 22cm (8.5 inches) approx.
Weight: 500g, 750g and 800g approx.
Category Antique Kitchenalia
Period Late 19th Century Antiques
Material Toleware
Origin English
Condition All three antique tea canisters are in good condition and supplied with well fitting lids. As expected with items that were in daily commercial use, there is plenty of wear and tear with an irregular surface in places. As a group these toleware containers are extremely decorative with a pleasing appearance and vintage look, perhaps for a shelf in your kitchen?
Item code as1238a035 / RA-202481
Status For Sale
£349.00 
$470.14
€415.97
$470.14
€415.97
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Terms Of Sale
We thank you very much for shopping with Rocco Antiques. Your support is very much appreciated, it means that we can continue to offer our customers a range of beautiful antiques and collectables.
We do our very best to describe our items with an accurate and detailed description. High quality photography accompanies all our listings. Due to the restrictions of this medium it is not always possible to represent the precise size, appearance or colours of a product fully.
The used and aged nature of antiques and vintage items means that it is not always possible to describe or photograph every imperfection, blemish, dent or scratch. The vast majority of our customers will know this and not expect to receive their antique in factory new condition. The worn look is a large part of the charm of buying old pieces after all.
We try to give the best information possible in our product descriptions. If known we provide details about the age, history, style, materials and of course the provenance of a piece. However Rocco Antiques cannot guarantee any of this information, it can only be given as a guide. By appointment we can provide the opportunity to view a piece in person.
As with all internet purchases we allow our customers 14 days to return any items. Unfortunately we are not able to contribute to the cost of returning your purchase. For returns we recommend that an insured and tracked delivery service is used by the customer.
Transportation damage caused by our delivery partner must be reported within 48 hours. We will do our utmost to help with an agreeable solution for the encountered issue. Please note that we cannot accept the worn and used condition of our antiques and collectables as a reason for reporting a damaged item.
If you have any problems, no matter how small, we will do our very best to find a solution for you. We pride ourselves on our customer service and want all our customers to be completely happy with their purchased goods and shopping experience.
We thank you very much for shopping with Rocco Antiques. Your support is very much appreciated, it means that we can continue to offer our customers a range of beautiful antiques and collectables.
We do our very best to describe our items with an accurate and detailed description. High quality photography accompanies all our listings. Due to the restrictions of this medium it is not always possible to represent the precise size, appearance or colours of a product fully.
The used and aged nature of antiques and vintage items means that it is not always possible to describe or photograph every imperfection, blemish, dent or scratch. The vast majority of our customers will know this and not expect to receive their antique in factory new condition. The worn look is a large part of the charm of buying old pieces after all.
We try to give the best information possible in our product descriptions. If known we provide details about the age, history, style, materials and of course the provenance of a piece. However Rocco Antiques cannot guarantee any of this information, it can only be given as a guide. By appointment we can provide the opportunity to view a piece in person.
As with all internet purchases we allow our customers 14 days to return any items. Unfortunately we are not able to contribute to the cost of returning your purchase. For returns we recommend that an insured and tracked delivery service is used by the customer.
Transportation damage caused by our delivery partner must be reported within 48 hours. We will do our utmost to help with an agreeable solution for the encountered issue. Please note that we cannot accept the worn and used condition of our antiques and collectables as a reason for reporting a damaged item.
If you have any problems, no matter how small, we will do our very best to find a solution for you. We pride ourselves on our customer service and want all our customers to be completely happy with their purchased goods and shopping experience.
View all stock from
Rocco Antiques
Private dealerBy appointment only
Ipswich
Suffolk
Tel : 07402787460
Non UK callers : +44 7402787460
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