Furniture, Works of Art & Clocks - 5th July 2017

Lot 171

A 19th century tôle octagonal tea canister

Estimate £150 - £200 | Hammer £1100

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Description

A 19th century tôle octagonal tea canister, later converted into a table lamp, decorated with a Chinaman and Chinese characters on a gilt ground, 47.7cm high, 27.8cm wide.

Provenance: The Marquess of Tweeddale, Yester House, Gifford, East Lothian.