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Pewter Trinket Dish

Offered by: PAGODA RED

Description
For one short decade, from around 1910 to 1920, pewter was all the rage in China’s bustling commercial centers of Shanghai and Canton. Drawn to pewter’s soft, silvery glow, artists took advantage of the alloy’s malleability and low melting point to fashion beautifully crafted teakettles and canisters that rivaled the workmanship of fine porcelain. This lidded pewter trinket dish features an aged patina that softens the metal finish with a subdued sheen and smooth texture. The curvilinear form of the box descends to a brass-trimmed lip and continues to round into the low pedestal base. The lid of the canister neatly removes to reveal a concave interior compartment.

More Information

Period:	1920-1949
Creation Date:	c. 1920
Styles / Movements:	Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	CFC598
Incollect Reference #:	843351

Dimensions

H.	2.5 in;	Diam.	3.5 in;
H.	6.35 cm;	Diam.	8.89 cm;

Message from Seller:

PAGODA RED is a Chicago-based gallery celebrating extraordinary objects, handmade artistry, and the rich stories they carry from around the world. For inquiries or appointments, please call 773.235.1188 or email us at info@pagodared.com.