Rectangular, rounded corners, with transfer printed decoration on lid, inscribed "Tetley's Teas" in large red and black type-face, highlighted in yellow, featuring central image of blue elephant's head with red kerchief, elephant holds at end of curled trunk box on a string, box inscribed "Indian Ceylon," above box inscription reads "Trade Mark," all on off-white ground, edges, sides and underside gold. Lid hinged at back. Striker on underside.
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Unknown artist<span style="display: none;">Unknown artist</span></div>
late 19th century
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