19th Century Tole Work Tea Box With Chinese Mandarins

Charming Toleware 'Tea Box' from an old Tea Shop or Grocery in Late Victorian England. The 'Japanned' Lacquerwork container is decorated with a scene showing a golden robed Chinese Mandarin sitting by a fountain while his servants prepare his tea. Complete with its lid, the Box measures 13 inches x 8 x 10 high. In acceptable condition with some wear from its age and usage. Made in England c. 1860-1890