Description
Antique painted and gilt decorated oval shaped tole tea canister lamp, late 19th century. The tole lamp base was either made in England or made in China for export to the English market. The height to the top of the shade is 32". The height of the wood base and tole canister is
19". Width of cannister 11.5" depth of canister 8". Dimensions of lamp shade, height 12" width and depth 17".
Condition:
Alterations: Original Design Modified
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Was originally made as a tea canister and later converter into a lamp. Loses to paint and gilding as can be seen in the photos.
Materials & Techniques:
Fabric, Paint, Tole, Wood
Details:
Country of Origin: Unknown
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Lamp Shade: Included
19". Width of cannister 11.5" depth of canister 8". Dimensions of lamp shade, height 12" width and depth 17".
Condition:
Alterations: Original Design Modified
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Was originally made as a tea canister and later converter into a lamp. Loses to paint and gilding as can be seen in the photos.
Materials & Techniques:
Fabric, Paint, Tole, Wood
Details:
Country of Origin: Unknown
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Lamp Shade: Included
Condition
Original Design Modified; Some Imperfections; Was originally made as a tea canister and later converter into a lamp. Loses to paint and gilding as can be seen in the photos.
Buyer's Premium
20%
Dimensions
17 x 32 x 17 in
Antique Tole Tea Canister Lamp
Estimate $1,400-$2,250
Starting Price
$700
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Eclectic Interiors & Collectibles
Sep 16, 2026, 4:00 PM EDTNew York, NY, United States
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