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Pair Of Tea Canisters With Case, 1769/70. Creator: Pierre Gillois
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Pair Of Tea Canisters With Case, 1769/70. Creator: Pierre Gillois
Pair Of Tea Canisters With Case, 1769/70. These eighteenth-century British canisters are decorated with scenes of women playing stringed instruments or arranging flowers under parasols and pagoda canopies--details that refer to tea's origins in the Far East. The two containers differ slightly in size. One of them may have been used to store sugar, an increasingly popular addition to tea as the century progressed. The mahogany case is fitted with a lock, demonstrating the high value placed on tea at the time
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Step into the refined world of Georgian Britain with this exquisite pair of tea canisters crafted by Pierre Gillois in approximately 1769/70. Adorned with delicate scenes of women playing stringed instruments or arranging flowers under parasols and pagoda canopies, these eighteenth-century treasures evoke the exotic origins of tea from the Far East.
The two containers, differing slightly in size, would have been used to store precious commodities like tea leaves and sugar - a sweet addition that gained popularity as the century progressed. The accompanying mahogany case is fitted with a lock, testifying to the high value placed on this beloved beverage at the time.
This stunning print showcases not only Gillois' exceptional craftsmanship but also his attention to detail in capturing the essence of British heritage art during its Golden Age. As you gaze upon these intricately decorated canisters and their ornate case, let yourself be transported to a bygone era where tea was savored as an indulgent pleasure.
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