Pair French Samson Armorial Large Tea Caddy c. 1880

These exquisite large armorial French Samson rectangular tea caddies feature a coat of arms with cat supporters to front and floral sprays to back and shoulders. 6"H X 3 1/2" W. Edme Samson began his career in the 1830's in Paris and was a famous Copyist of Museum Quality items. His works have since become collectible in their own right, particularly the armorial or heraldic crest pieces. A Tea Caddy Collection, Schiffer Publishing Ltd.

122 (not the actual caddies but extremely similar, these do not have lids). Condition: Nice Condition relative to age, hairlines to collars of both caddies. I will be listing a large Collection of Tea Caddies, many from this private collection with actual photos of listings documented in a reference book so please keep watching! I try and represent items as accurately as possible. If there are any issues upon receipt of the item, please don't hesitate to contact me.

The item "Pair French Samson Armorial Large Tea Caddy c. 1880" is in sale since Thursday, April 1, 2021.

This item is in the category "Pottery & Glass\Pottery & China\Art Pottery\Staffordshire". The seller is "katja2" and is located in Cincinnati, Ohio. This item can be shipped worldwide.

Style: Victorian
Material: Porcelain
Original/Reproduction: Antique Reproduction
Object Type: Tea Caddy
Color: White Multi