Early household tin canister with a hinged lid, clasp, and loop handle. Once used for dry goods such as flour, sago, or tea in a grocer’s or farmhouse pantry. The hand-riveted body and rolled seams show fine Victorian craftsmanship, with a century of honest wear to the surface.
Size: 17 cm tall Material: Japanned tinplate Finish: Original aged surface with mottled patina
