Japanese tin tea caddy

Discussion in 'Metalware' started by stracci, Apr 13, 2023.

  1. stracci

    stracci Well-Known Member

    This was $6 in the antique mall.
    I wasn't sure what it was, but it looked interesting to me. Through Google image search, I have discerned that it is a Japanese tin tea caddy. 3.5" high, 3" wide.
    But is it modern, older, or even antique?
    There was a similar one for sale on Etsy, but the vague description says it's from the 1990s.
    Any help is greatly appreciated!
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    Here is the one I saw on Etsy... $227.00?
    The floral design is similar, but not exactly the same.
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  2. Hollyblue

    Hollyblue Well-Known Member

    Check it with a magnet to see if it is "tinned" or made of pewter.
     
  3. stracci

    stracci Well-Known Member

    I just checked, it's not magnetic
     
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  4. Lark

    Lark Well-Known Member

    I would have bought it even knowing it was from the 90's.
     
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  5. stracci

    stracci Well-Known Member

    And here's another one I just saw,
    saying post-1940.
    This listing seems to be more accurate than the one I posted above.
    Once again, the design is similar, but not identical. It looks like the designs were hand applied somehow? The bottom mark is identical to mine.

    I might go with vintage post-1940s.
    This is for my own collection, not to resell, but I always want to research my own items!

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    Last edited: Apr 14, 2023
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