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Superb Pair of French Hand Painted Toleware Chestnut Urns
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Superb Pair of French Hand Painted Toleware Chestnut Urns

1920 - 1940
Sold 9 April 2025 · Unique Antiques by Emma Jade
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Superb pair of French hand painted toleware chestnut urns, having wonderful chinoiserie gilded decoration, with lions head mask handles to the sides, removable lids, raised on circular bases.

Physical Dimensions
Height
39cm (15.35")
Width
20cm (7.87")
Depth
17cm (6.69")
Declaration

Unique Antiques by Emma Jade has dated these French Toleware Chestnut Urns to the 1930s.

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SA1062800
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SFH
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Unique Antiques by Emma Jade

Description
Superb pair of French hand painted toleware chestnut urns, having wonderful chinoiserie gilded decoration, with lions head mask handles to the sides, removable lids, raised on circular bases.
Height
39cm (15.35")
Width
20cm (7.87")
Depth
17cm (6.69")
Date of Manufacture

Unique Antiques by Emma Jade has dated these French Toleware Chestnut Urns to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1062800
Dealers Internal Ref
SFH
Unique Antiques by Emma Jade
Unique Antiques by Emma Jade
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2021
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A pair of black and gold hand-painted French toleware chestnut urns featuring chinoiserie landscape motifs and lion mask ring handles. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A pair of black and gold hand-painted French toleware chestnut urns featuring chinoiserie landscape motifs and lion mask ring handles. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Superb Pair of French Hand Painted Toleware Chestnut Urns

Archive II A pair of black and gold hand-painted French toleware chestnut urns featuring chinoiserie landscape motifs and lion mask ring handles. View II
Archive III A pair of black and gold hand-painted French toleware chestnut urns featuring chinoiserie landscape motifs and lion mask ring handles. View III
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Unique Antiques by Emma Jade

Unique Antiques by Emma Jade
Telephone 07789 374912
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A pair of black and gold hand-painted French toleware chestnut urns featuring chinoiserie landscape motifs and lion mask ring handles.
Superb pair of French hand painted toleware chestnut urns
Ref: SA1062800
A pair of black and gold hand-painted French toleware chestnut urns featuring chinoiserie landscape motifs and lion mask ring handles.
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  • ObjectDecorative Urns
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleFrench Chinoiserie
  • MaterialToleware, Lacquered Metal, Gilt
  • ColourBlack and Gold
  • MotifsChinoiserie landscape painting, Lion mask ring handles, Gilt finial, Pedestal foot
  • SizeH 39 cm (15 in) x W 20 cm (8 in) x D 17 cm (7 in)

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Toleware refers to metalware, usually tin or iron, that has been lacquered, japanned, or enamelled and hand painted, with peak production occurring during the 18th and 19th centuries in France and England.

Authentic pieces are crafted from rolled sheet metal or iron, coated with multiple layers of dark varnish or lacquer, and hand-decorated using metallic leaf or polychrome pigments.

Authenticity is determined by inspecting the substrate for hand-forged or early rolled metal characteristics, natural crazing of the aged lacquer, and genuine hand-painted brushwork rather than modern transfer printing.

These pieces function well as sculptural focal points on mantelpieces, sideboards, or bookcases, contrasting against neutral walls or rich wood finishes.

Preservation requires dusting gently with a dry, soft cloth, avoiding all liquid cleaners and harsh abrasives, and maintaining stable indoor humidity to protect the delicate painted surface.
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