Also Called :
Square Tea Caddies, Canisters
Rarity :
Unique/Very Rare
Age :
Late 19th Century
Price Range :
$2,600.-$3,000.
Dimensions :
3 3/4″ square x 6 1/2″ high
Weight :
Total Weight: 1 lb. 13 oz.; Top: 2 oz.; Bottom: 1 lb. 11 oz.
Provenance :
Jim Galley, PA-1992
Availability :
SOLD
Description: An unusual Canton piece, this square caddy has 4 butterflies on top of the base and on the outer edges there are 8 bats. The rest of the caddy has the typical Canton scene and the rain cloud border only appears around the top. The caddy has 4 corner feet. Note: as many tea caddy tops have been broken or lost, their presence adds considerably to the caddy’s value. This caddy’s top is glazed on the inside and fits over a glazed throat. Some caddies have unglazed throats and insides of the tops. Be careful when you buy that they match in this regard.