A small vintage cast pewter bombe shaped tea or sugar canister. The silver-plated finish was applied by an electrolytic process from mid-19th century and some is still evident to the base and within the lid.  This is a nice ornate box in which to hide yer tea bags.  It stands just 4.5 inches tall, 4.5 inches long and 3.5 inches wide.  Many of these were imported from China, to plated by silversmiths in Britain, and marketed as James Deakin, and James Dixon, but this one is unmarked.

The bombe shape is profusely decorated with geometric shapes, scrolls, beadins, scalloped motifs, and a cartouche to the lid.  The piece rests on four claw shaped feet.  The lids are often damaged or have a retrofitted knobs - but this one remains original.

The design originates from 17th Century France during the Louis XV reign, with the style remaining ever popular up until the present day. The word 'Bombe' is used to signify a bulging or outward curved surface at the front and sides.

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I offer old Southwold, wider East Anglian art, quirky antiques, and more general interesting pieces.  The artworks are mainly old plus a few newer local pictures, and associated subjects; both celebrated and lesser artists. The antiques lean towards quirky, folk-art, and "below stairs" country house or cottage pieces – and simply unusual pieces that catch my eye.  They include furniture, metalwork, treen etc. Many sea-related items will deliver a 10% donation to the RNLI. 

All dimensions stated are in inches, and the prices include packing and shipping within the UK mainland.  I can ship overseas - just let me know where you are and I'll get a quote.

N.B. I pack and ship pictures using professional custom-made wooden (not card-board) boxes - these take me a little time to prepare dependent on demand, but I'll do my utmost to meet your delivery requirements.