Vintage romantic English tea tin with handle

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Vintage romantic English tea tin with handle

• Manufacturer: English
• Date of manufacture: 1950s - 1970s

Description
English vintage tea tin with a separate double-walled containment lid with a gold-coloured handle. The decoration of this tin consists of a green background with gold-coloured details in the form of edges, lines and foliage. On all sides of the tin, which are convex in the middle, a medallion contains a romantic scene. Front and back with nymph and cherub. Sides with lute, flowers and white dove. Bottom with raised edge.

Condition
This vintage tea tin is in good vintage condition with normal traces of use and age-related traces of wear. The photos are part of the description.

Dimensions

• Height: 15.5 cm
• Length: 13.2cm
• Width: 10 cm

Vintage English tea tins were produced in the UK and were used to store and protect loose tea leaves from moisture, light and air to preserve the tea's taste and aromas. These tea tins were also a popular way to sell tea and were often used as gift wraps.

The cans were often decorated with beautiful illustrations, patterns and colours to make them more attractive to consumers. Some of the most popular designs were images of exotic locations, such as India and China, where tea comes from, or images of famous people, such as Queen Victoria.

Today, these vintage tea tins are very popular among collectors. Not only are the tea tins a beautiful addition to a collection, but they can still be used to store and protect loose tea leaves.

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