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Description

A larger than usual 19th Century French toleware decorative branch of oak leaves, the top tied with a large bow.

Great patination, wonderful ornamental piece, for wall hanging or simply laid on a side table.

Height 98cm. Width 30cm approx

Date of Manufacture

Branching Out Antiques has dated this Antique Toleware Oak Branch to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions

Height

98cm (38.58")

Width

30cm (11.81")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1153939

Description

A larger than usual 19th Century French toleware decorative branch of oak leaves, the top tied with a large bow.

Great patination, wonderful ornamental piece, for wall hanging or simply laid on a side table.

Height 98cm. Width 30cm approx

Date of Manufacture

Branching Out Antiques has dated this Antique Toleware Oak Branch to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions

Height

98cm (38.58")

Width

30cm (11.81")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1153939

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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing

ObjectWall Art & Sculptures
Period19th century
StyleVictorian & Gothic
Material[Tin, Iron, Paint]
ColourBrown
MotifsOak leaves, Tied ribbon bow, Botanical swag
SizeH 98 cm (39 in) x W 30 cm (12 in)

FAQs

Toleware refers to utilitarian and decorative metalware coated with a tin-lead alloy and painted or varnished, popular throughout the 18th and 19th centuries in Europe and America.

Pieces were typically hand-shaped from sheet iron or tin, soldered, and finished with multiple layers of oil-based japanning or painted decoration.

Authentic items show signs of age such as craquelure in the painted surface, natural oxidisation on exposed metal, hand-cut edges, and construction methods consistent with pre-industrial manufacturing.

Such pieces function well as focal points on neutral walls, adding texture and historical contrast to contemporary spaces when mounted securely.

To preserve the finish, keep items away from direct moisture and humidity, dust gently with a dry microfibre cloth, and avoid using chemical cleaners or abrasives.