Lot 45 , A Japanese Meiji period white metal tea caddy and cover with fluted knop, signed

A Japanese Meiji period white metal tea caddy and cover with fluted knop, signed, of oval form with swivel handle, the cover with card cut decoration and engraved with chrysanthemums and dragons with a Greek key border, the double walled base decorated with various birds amongst bamboo, reeds and peonies, signed to the base, height excluding handle, 10.8cm, 19.9oz.
£1,000-1,500

Condition:
The knop is quite loose in situ. There are a couple of small bumps to the main body, otherwise the overall condition is good, commensurate with age and little use.

Sold for £1,000