A Caughley polychrome tea canister and cover
circa 1792-94
of shanked form, the cover originally with a button knop finial, decorated in overglaze enamel and gilt landscapes contained within a circular wreath of gilded leaves, a border design of overglaze leaves linked by stylised flowerheads to the neck, unmarked, 13.5cm high (cover finial restored)

Condition Report
The finial to the cover has been restored and re-gilded, there is a small chip or 'ding' to the foot rim. Painted panel and gilding generally in good condition.

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