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Offered for sale is a beautifully engraved antique hexagonal tea caddy or storage canister crafted from pewter or Britannia metal and featuring intricate hand-engraved floral designs on all six sides. This substantial Victorian-era container stands approximately 10 inches tall including the lid and measures roughly 5 inches across the body. The canister is fitted with an attractive threaded screw-on lid topped by a decorative cast ring handle.
Each panel displays detailed folk-art floral engraving, while one panel bears the original monogram \"P.R.M.,\" adding to the piece\'s historical charm and character. The combination of the hexagonal form, hand-worked decoration, and substantial size creates an impressive display piece suitable for collections of antique pewter, tea caddies, country primitives, farmhouse décor, or Victorian household antiques.
This piece was acquired as part of a larger estate collection and presents beautifully despite its age. Whether displayed as a decorative object or added to a collection of early metalware, it remains an eye-catching example of late 19th- to early 20th-century craftsmanship.
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