Antique Chinese Export Black Gilt Lacquer Tea Caddy Regency Period c 1820 united nations scarf The interior of the gloves

The interior of the gloves are stamped but are difficult to make out

mentioned only in the interest of full disclosure - this has been very well kept over the years

The caftan is trimmed in silver metallic trim called passementerie

slightly translucent with beautiful fall

Antique Chinese Export Black Gilt Lacquer Tea Caddy Regency Period c 1820 united nations scarf The interior of the glovesThis antique Chinese Export tea caddy dates to the first half of the 19th century, circa 18201840. Made in China during the Qing dynasty for export to the Western market, most likely Britain, it has a shaped black lacquer case decorated in gilt and retains its fitted interior with two engraved metal tea canisters. Tea remained a valuable commodity during the early 19th century, and tea caddies served both as practical storage containers and as