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Early 19th Century Empire Toleware Decorative Urn
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Early 19th Century Empire Toleware Decorative Urn

19th century
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Early 19th century empire toleware decorative urn circa 1830.

Rare decorative urn that would have been used for incense or pot pourri. Original black paint with very strong grecian influences with the gilt painted greek key and embellishments.  partially gilt flame to the top of lid.

Expected losses to paintwork.  superb period decorative item.

Physical Dimensions
Height
40.5cm (15.94")
Width
32cm (12.60")
Depth
19.5cm (7.68")
Declaration

Debenham Antiques Ltd has dated this Antique Empire Toleware Urn to the 19th Century.

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SA1074111
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EA3256
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Description
Early 19th century empire toleware decorative urn circa 1830.

Rare decorative urn that would have been used for incense or pot pourri.

“
Original black paint with very strong grecian influences with the gilt painted greek key and embellishments.
Debenham Antiques Ltd

  partially gilt flame to the top of lid.

Expected losses to paintwork.  superb period decorative item.

Height
40.5cm (15.94")
Width
32cm (12.60")
Depth
19.5cm (7.68")
Date of Manufacture

Debenham Antiques Ltd has dated this Antique Empire Toleware Urn to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1074111
Dealers Internal Ref
EA3256
Debenham Antiques Ltd
Debenham Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2012

We are a leading antique furniture dealer in the UK with over 60 years of experience.

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An early 19th-century black painted metal toleware urn with gilded Greek key decoration, angular handles, and a flame finial on a square plinth.
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Archive I An early 19th-century black painted metal toleware urn with gilded Greek key decoration, angular handles, and a flame finial on a square plinth.

Early 19th Century Empire Toleware Decorative Urn

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An early 19th-century black painted metal toleware urn with gilded Greek key decoration, angular handles, and a flame finial on a square plinth.
EARLY 19TH CENTURY EMPIRE TOLEWARE DECORATIVE URN
Ref: SA1074111
An early 19th-century black painted metal toleware urn with gilded Greek key decoration, angular handles, and a flame finial on a square plinth.
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  • ObjectDecorative Urns
  • Period19th century
  • StyleEmpire
  • MaterialTole, Painted Metal, Gilding
  • ColourBlack and Gold
  • MotifsGreek key pattern, Flame finial, Angular handles, Square plinth base
  • SizeH 40.5 cm (16 in) x W 32 cm (13 in) x D 19.5 cm (8 in)

This early 19th-century decorative urn follows the neoclassical Empire style and originates from circa 1830. Constructed from toleware painted metal with surface gilding, the piece displays a bold black finish highlighted by contrasting gold painted details. The decorative scheme incorporates a Greek key pattern band running across the upper body and around the square plinth base, alongside a partially gilt flame finial sitting atop the domed lid. Structural elements include tall, angular upright handles attached to the sides, a turned pedestal stem, and expected losses to the paintwork showing age. The urn measures 40.5 cm high, 32 cm wide, and 19.5 cm deep. Originally designed to hold incense or potpourri, the urn suits placement on a mantelpiece, sideboard, or console table in a traditional or classically styled interior today. The neoclassical motifs and strong colour contrast bring a formal Regency character to living rooms, studies, or hallways. The metal construction ensures durability for display as a focal decorative accessory on prominent household surfaces.

FAQs

Empire style toleware refers to painted or lacquered tinplate decorative objects produced during the early 19th century, characterised by Neoclassical forms, dark ground colours, and gilt motifs inspired by classical Greco-Roman antiquity.

Toleware urns were crafted from thin sheets of rolled iron coated with tin, formed into shape, and finished with baked lacquer or paint, often featuring hand-applied gilded embellishments.

Authentic pieces display fine surface craquelure, authentic wear along elevated edges, hand-applied gilding, and solder joints consistent with period metalworking techniques.

Position the urn centrally on a chimneypiece or console table, or pair it with structured architectural elements to accent a library or entryway.

Dust gently with a soft, dry microfibre cloth and avoid water, liquid polish, or chemical solvents that could compromise the fragile historical paint and gilding.
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