Pair Antique Chinese Tortoiseshell Lidded Pots
£225 per item
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Item details
Height
4.0 cm
Width
7.0 cm
Depth
7.0 cm
Diameter
7.0 cm
Wear conditions
Good
Wear conditions
Excellent
Shows little to no signs of wear and tear.
Good
May show slight traces of use in keeping with age. Most vintage and antique items fit into this condition.
Average
Likely to show signs of some light scratching and ageing but still remains in a fair condition.
Apparent Wear and Tear
Visible signs of previous use including scratches, chips or stains.
Please refer to condition report, images or make a seller enquiry for additional information.
Description
Looking for something stylish to keep your trinkets and jewellery in?
Look no further, this pair of antique tortoiseshell lidded pots are perfect. They were hand made by craftsman in the early 20th century. Each one features an intricately carved panel depicting a mythical dragon.
Condition report:
The panels have been attached to the pots using tiny, near invisible pins.
The pots are in very good, used condition with only the slightest signs of use and age.
Additional dimensions information:
The oval measures 9cm by 6cm by 3.5cm.
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Returns
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We endeavour to have items delivered in a timely fashion, please see below for more details:
Small parcels:
All small parcels (excluding high value) are shipped via Royal Mail '1st Class Signed For' service. They will be dispatched within 3 working days of receipt of your order and tracking details will be forwarded to you once we have them. The cost of this service will vary dependant on weight & size. Please see individual listings for prices.
Medium parcels:
All medium parcels (excluding fragile & high value) are shipped via Parcel Force '48 Hour' service. They will be dispatched within 3 working days of receipt of your order and tracking details will be forwarded to you once we have them. The cost for this service will vary dependant on weight & size. Please see individual listings for prices.
Large/Extra Large Parcels.
Large or extra large parcels are shipped via either Parcel Force or our courier, whichever is appropriate. For Parcel Force, the orders are dispatched within 3 working days of receipt of your order. Dispatch times for courier deliveries maybe a little longer depending on the availability of our courier, The cost of Parcel Force will depend on weight & size and courier deliveries will require a bespoke delivery price conditional on your location.
Fragile/High Value Parcels
Very fragile parcels which cannot be safely packed will be dispatched via our courier. Disaptch times may vary depending on the availability of our courier, however, we endeavour to make them as timely as possible. These courier deliveries require a bespoke price dependant on location. High value parcels will either be sent via Royal Mail's 'Special Delivery' meaning they are tracked all the way from dispatch to delivery or they will be delivered using our own courier whichever is appropriate.
If you have any questions or require a courier quote please don't hesitate to get in touch.
Estimated delivery time
Less than one week
Free collection available
Yes
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- Selling at Vinterior since 2023
- Ships from Northampton, United Kingdom
Cancellations and Returns
Last updated: 24th March 2025
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It isn't what you expected
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It's damaged in transit
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