19th Century English Chinoiserie Reverse Glass Painted
19th Century English Chinoiserie Reverse Glass Painted Tea Caddy. Lacquered box with reverse glass painted Samurai battle scene to the front; the interior lid painted with flowers, birds, and butterflies; housing a pewter tea caddy with incised chinoiserie motif and glass window to one side. 'Assai' painted to the lid exterior. Label to glass window on interior caddy reads 'Port, Canton / Port No 356 / Exhibitor ...Deacon & Co / Cat no. / Price'. {Approximate dimensions: 10 high x 11 1/4 wide x 8 1/2 inches deep.}. Condition: Wear to reverse painted scene, minor exterior wear with some potential repair.
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19th Century English Chinoiserie Reverse Glass Painted Tea Caddy. Lacquered box with reverse glass painted Samurai battle scene to the front; the interior lid painted with flowers, birds, and butterflies; housing a pewter tea caddy with incised chinoiserie motif and glass window to one side. 'Assai' painted to the lid exterior. Label to glass window on interior caddy reads 'Port, Canton / Port No 356 / Exhibitor ...Deacon & Co / Cat no. / Price'. {Approximate dimensions: 10 high x 11 1/4 wide x 8 1/2 inches deep.}. Condition: Wear to reverse painted scene, minor exterior wear with some potential repair.