Antique French Folk Art Tole Painted Planter Cache Pot Jardiniere 1850 Folk Art

Antique French c. 1800-1850 Tole Painted Jardiniere Cache Pot Hand painted, Tole, 3D, Fruit Great antique condition with undulating tops and handles on each side. Tole painted, hammered, multi colored fruit that has a 3D effect. The inside is painted with a pretty green and there is rust inside due to age and use. This is unsigned and measures 12 1/4"W x 5 5/8"H x 7 1/2"D ABOUT TOLE PAINTING Tole painting is the folk art of decorative painting on tin and wooden utensils, objects and furniture. Typical metal objects include utensils, coffee pots, and similar household items. Wooden objects include tables, chairs, and chests, including hope chests, toyboxes and jewelry boxes. With a longer history in Europe, in America the practice began in 18th century New England, and was also extensively carried on among German immigrants in Pennsylvania. A separate, related tradition occurs in the Netherlands and among Scandinavian countries and immigrants, including Norwegians, Danes and Swedes. German tole painting may concentrate more on metal and tin objects, while Scandinavians and Netherlanders may concentrate more on wooden objects and furniture. Patterns in the two traditions vary slightly as well. ****Please keep in mind that when you purchase an antique item, it might not be perfect and may demonstrate characteristics of age and use. Make sure that you read the description and look at the pictures before committing to a purchase. Please feel free to contact me if you have a