Tea canister — CRC# 1258

Description

A Bristol tea canister of lobed baluster form with stepped base, painted in enamels with a loose bouquet and scattered sprays and leaves, circa 1775-80. No mark

Service

Plain floral spray

Date

1773-78

Size

4.2cm diameter at rim, 13.5cm high

Condition

Restoration to rim

Mark

No mark

Mark Group

No mark

Decorator

No mark

Maker

Champion

Notes

See Trapnell 278 for a very similar example although with cover

CRC#

1258

Type

Tea canister