Toleware is the french name meaning "sheet iron" . Today it is used to refer to paint decorated tin items, most popular from 1800-1850s. The craft flourished in Pennsylvnia, Conneticut, Maine and New York. Early toleware has a vey distinctive look. The surface is dull and unvarnished; background colrs rang from black to cream. Geometrics are qite common, but florals were also favored. Items made after 1850 were often stenciled, and gold trim was sometimes added. American toleware is usually found in practical, everyday forms: trays, boxes, etc. Condition of the paint is the most important worth-assessing factor. We have several more items in our brick & mortar shops if you are searching for something special, please let us know. |
