Tea Caddy in Pewter with Chinoiserie Engraved Decoration Muslim Presented in original white gold/platinum

Presented in original white gold/platinum leaf frame

made to hold unsmoked cigars (I think

they appeared so real that birds flew down to peck at them

19th century

19th Century Eel Rake in Hand Forged Iron

Tea Caddy in Pewter with Chinoiserie Engraved Decoration Muslim Presented in original white gold/platinumOn offer is a pewter tea caddy with a marvelous spherical footed form. The object is very simple throughout, with the exception of some mysterious engravings on one face of the urn, as shown in the 4th image. Art Deco vibe, though almost definitely far earlier. It measures 7. 5 inches tall. Condition overall is good vintage, though there are some dents, the most noticeable being to the foot none of these deter from the appearance of the piece. If you