Royal Selangor Pewter Tea Caddy with Tea Scoop Lid and Two Tea Cups
From Royal Selangor, the world's foremost name in quality pewter. In 1885, a young pewtersmith named Yong Koon arrived in Malaya from the Chinese port of Shantou, armed with little more than a set of tools and a determination to succeed. Headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Royal Selangor has standalone stores in top retail capitals around the world. The following shows the official Royal Selangor website item and pricing: The Bamboo tea caddy is no longer available so this one is very collectible. Below is a comparable Tea Caddy. These pewter tea cups are double-walled, providing insulation so that they remain comfortable to hold even when filled with hot tea. Inspired by the rich symbolism and understated elegance of the bamboo, this range features stylish and functional designs. Each pewter piece is decorated with sculptured bamboo motifs which symbolizes progress, resilience and excellence.
The same motif is on the Tea Caddy. Goldfish Tea Caddy in Wooden Gift box. The caddy depicts goldfish happily swimming in a pond.
Eight goldfish encircle the caddy with a ninth on the lid. The number eight symbolises prosperity and nine, infinite or perpetual. Also sounds similar to the word abundance. Sounds similar to gold and jade.
The word for pond in Chinese. Sounds similar to a hall.
Symbolises the accumulation of wealth so as to fill one's hall. The item "Royal Selangor Pewter Tea Caddy with Tea Scoop Lid and Two Tea Cups" is in sale since Saturday, January 20, 2018. This item is in the category "Collectibles\Decorative Collectibles\Tea Pots, Sets". The seller is "mannmone-0" and is located in Houston, Texas. This item can be shipped to United States.
- Country/Region of Manufacture: Malaysia