Lot 105 , Two Chinese Swatow pewter cylindrical tea canisters and covers and another smaller canister,

Two Chinese Swatow pewter cylindrical tea canisters and covers and another smaller canister, the former with script, foliate, floral and bird of paradise exterior engraving and internal covers with kylin finials (the covers, interior covers and bases all with embossed character marks), the smaller canister with floral engraving and knob finial to internal cover (3, a.f.), H 16cm to 26cm
Estimate £50-80

Dents throughout all 3 cannisters. Evidence of a small repair to the inside of the lid of smallest cannister. A 2 inch split to the top edge of lid of largest cannister.


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Sold for £30