{"product_id":"vtg-mtm-elite-chinoiserie-tea-tin-octagon-canister-made-in-england-black-pair","title":"Vtg MTM Elite Chinoiserie Tea Tin Octagon Canister Made in England Black Pair","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"otQkpb\" role=\"heading\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eSuperb Vintage MTM Chinoiserie Octagonal Tea Tins \/ Canisters - Matching Pair (Made in England)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003eUp for sale is an incredibly well-preserved, matching pair of vintage 1970s Chinoiserie octagonal lithographed tin canisters. These were manufactured by the renowned British company\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eMTM (The Metal Tray Manufacturing Co., Ltd.)\u003c\/span\u003e, famous for their high-quality \"Elite Trays\" and collectible toleware.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003eFeaturing a striking black lacquer-ware style background, these tins are beautifully decorated with vibrant red, gold, and white lithographed graphics depicting traditional Asian figures in a garden with blossoming trees. The bottoms are stamped with the original historical mark: \"CONTAINER MADE IN ENGLAND\".\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eAuthenticity \u0026amp; Condition Note:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese are\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003e100% authentic vintage originals from the 1970s\u003c\/span\u003e, not modern replicas. They are in spectacular, near-mint vintage condition—likely kept as cabinet display pieces by a collector. The interiors are remarkably clean and pristine, retaining their original, bright gold-tone protective finish with absolutely no major rust or corrosion, making them fully functional for storage.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eFlaws:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eOne tin has a small, minor paint chip\/scratch on the center top of its black screw-on lid (please see photo for a detailed look). Otherwise, there is only very minimal surface shelf wear consistent with age. No dents, no fading.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"otQkpb\" role=\"heading\"\u003eSize \u0026amp; Weight (Per Tin)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eApprox. 4.5\" L x 4.5\" W x 6\" H (11.4 cm x 11.4 cm x 15.2 cm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eApprox. 7 oz (198 g)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"otQkpb\" role=\"heading\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003eLithographed Tin Metal (Original gold-tone finished interior and base)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"ANTIQHOUSE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50519644963010,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0721\/1142\/3682\/files\/20260917_164613.jpg?v=1790262315","url":"https:\/\/antiqhouse.com\/products\/vtg-mtm-elite-chinoiserie-tea-tin-octagon-canister-made-in-england-black-pair","provider":"ANTIQHOUSE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}