W-79-0116
English Harvey Bros. & Tyler Tole Lithograph West Indies Canister Tea Tin
$395.00 $200.00
DETAILS
An antique rectangular form, tole tea tin decorated with colonial scenes from the West Indies.
STYLE
Victorian
COLOR(S)
Black, gold
PLACE OF ORIGIN
United Kingdom
MAKER
Harvey Bros & Tyler (London, England). Harvey Bros. & Tyler are mentioned as exporters of general merchandise (21, Mincing Lane) in 1873. (Reference: The Export Merchant Shippers of London, p. 252). In the late 19th century, Mincing Lane in London was the world's leading area for tea and spice trading.
MARKS
Marked: Harvey Bros & Tyler London
PERIOD
Queen Victoria (1837-1901) | Late 19th century
DATE
Circa 1870
DIMENSIONS
Width 7 Depth 7 Height 11 inches
