Description
A wood box with lid has been covered in gesso and painted in a brown color. It was then hand painted and stamped with designs and text. The lid has a central elephant with flowers and trees around the edges. There are Chinese characters above the elephant. The company name is below the elephant. The sides are hand painted with a bird and flowering branches. The base and interior are painted black. There is in the interior a decorative tin for holding cylinders of tea. The cylinders are missing. There is a swivel brass latch that is in the shape of a yin yang symbol on the lid front. The lid has a pin type hinge.
The words PRODUCED IN CANTON CHINA and TACH HEE & CO. are stamped on the lid.
MEASUREMENTS
6 in (15.2 cm) wide x 4 1/2 in (11.4 cm) deep x 4 1/4 in (10.8 cm) tall. Weighs 1 lb 1.0 oz.
CONDITION
There are gesso and paint losses on the edges and on the black paint on the inside and base. The latch has a broken tip. The lid has some wear and discoloration.
An old tea caddy from Canton that will add to an aged, rich look to a room. It would also make a great addition to a tea or elephant collection. A beautiful piece with historical charm!
Reserve: $85.00
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Chinese Canton TACH HEE Tea Caddy c 1920
Estimate $100-$120
Starting Price
$40
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Jul 30, 2026, 1:00 AM EDTNew York, NY, United States
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