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Large 19th Century Toleware Tray
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Large 19th Century Toleware Tray

19th century
Sold 30 January 2025 · Hobson May Collection
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Description

A fabulous generously sized 19th century toleware tray painted with a figure in a stylized Chinese garden. This scene is framed with a deep curved rim which is painted with peonies. The condition of the tray is very good.

We were delighted to find this superb large tray which would be ideal for serving drinks or to display as an unusual wall decoration

c. 1830

Width: 30.25" 77 cm

Depth: 21.5" 52 cm

Height: 1.5" 4 cm

Date of Manufacture

Hobson May Collection has dated this Large 19th Century Toleware Tray to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
4cm (1.57")
Width
77cm (30.31")
Depth
52cm (20.47")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA953560
Dealers Internal Reference
D1005
Description
A fabulous generously sized 19th century toleware tray painted with a figure in a stylized Chinese garden. This scene is framed with a deep curved rim which is painted with peonies. The condition of the tray is very good.
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We were delighted to find this superb large tray which would be ideal for serving drinks or to display as an unusual wall decoration.
Hobson May Collection

c. 1830

Width: 30.25" 77 cm

Depth: 21.5" 52 cm

Height: 1.5" 4 cm

Date of Manufacture

Hobson May Collection has dated this Large 19th Century Toleware Tray to the 19th Century.

Height
4cm (1.57")
Width
77cm (30.31")
Depth
52cm (20.47")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA953560
Dealers Internal Ref
D1005
Hobson May Collection
Hobson May Collection
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2015

Decorative furniture and accessories from the 18th to 20th century

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A rectangular black antique toleware tray featuring hand-painted floral borders and a central oriental landscape scene with gilded details. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A rectangular black antique toleware tray featuring hand-painted floral borders and a central oriental landscape scene with gilded details. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Large 19th Century Toleware Tray

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Hobson May Collection

Hobson May Collection
Telephone 07768 304056 or 0771 386 0021
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Cheshire
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/hobson
Verified Since Oct 2015
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Items Sold 821
Hobson May Collection
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A rectangular black antique toleware tray featuring hand-painted floral borders and a central oriental landscape scene with gilded details.
Large 19th Century Toleware Tray
Ref: SA953560
A rectangular black antique toleware tray featuring hand-painted floral borders and a central oriental landscape scene with gilded details.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectServing Trays
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian / Chinoiserie
  • MaterialTinplate, Iron, Lacquer, Paint
  • ColourBlack
  • MotifsHand-painted floral border, Chinoiserie landscape, Gilded accents, Scalloped rim
  • SizeH 4 cm (2 in) x W 77 cm (30 in) x D 52 cm (20 in)

FAQs

Toleware refers to articles of tinplate or iron that have been varnished or japanned and brightly painted, gaining widespread popularity in Britain and Europe during the 18th and 19th centuries.

These items were typically formed from hand-beaten sheet iron or tinplate, coated with layers of dark japan lacquer or paint, and finished with hand-applied pigments and gold leaf detailing.

Authentic pieces generally exhibit heavy iron or tin construction, hand-forged or integrated handles, natural craquelure in the surface lacquer, and hand-painted artistry rather than modern printed transfers.

Such pieces can be displayed flat on a coffee table to corral smaller objects, mounted on a wall as art, or placed on a sideboard to introduce historical texture and colour.

Maintenance requires gentle dusting with a soft, dry cloth; moisture, abrasive cleaners, and direct sunlight must be strictly avoided to protect the fragile antique paint and varnish layers.
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