Fabulous nineteenth century tole tea canister lamp, hand decorated with a gilded letter 'A’ presented in railways green livery.
Benefiting from its original stamped maker's mark plaque, Bartlett & Son of Bristol. A quality example of the late 19th century grocers tin tea canister from a period when highly valued blends of Tea were bought loose.
Bartlett & Son were respected makers of weighing machines and scales, based in Bristol and London. They expanded the company throughout the second half of the nineteenth century including the manufacture of japanned tole tea canisters, such as this fine example.
Wired to current electrical wiring convention, tested ahead of sale.
We have illustrated the lamp with a shade by means of example, this is not included but we are able to offer a choice of shades at competitive prices by request. 
Size - 
Overall height inc bulb holder 55cm
Tin height 44cm
Tin diameter 24cm
£685.00 plus £10.00 UK mainland postage = £695.00 delivered to Royal Mail UK zone 1 addresses.
For overseas postage and postage to Royal Mail UK addresses outside UK zone 1 please enquire.
The other items in our photographs are not included. Please refer to images for condition.