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What is a Toleware tray?

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What is a Toleware tray?
The term “Toleware” refers to kitchenware created from metal, usually tin or thin steel. These items are often painted with decorative details, and encompass a variety of kitchen-related objects, including trays. You’ll find a large collection of Toleware products from many of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Large 19th Century Italian Toleware Tray
Located in London, GB
A large 19th Century Italian toleware tray, exquisitely hand-painted in polychrome and gold on a black ground.
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Rococo Platters and Serveware

Materials

Lacquer

Early-20th Century Hand-Painted Chinoiserie Toleware Tray
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
Exquisite Early 20th Century hand-painted toleware tray featuring a charming Chinoiserie scene with figures, a pagoda, and lush floral details on a warm Goldenrods background.
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Early 20th Century Unknown Regency Platters and Serveware

Materials

Metal

Vintage Island Scene Hand Painted and Gilt Toleware Tray Table, 20th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
Vintage table features ebonized and gilt toleware metal tray having hand painted island scene with tropical birds (parrot and macaw) on beach with ocean and palm trees surrounded by ...
Category

20th Century American Tray Tables

Materials

Metal

19th Century French Toleware Painted Tray
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
French hand painted toleware tray of the Napoleon the III era, circa 1850's.
Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Tableware

Materials

Metal

Early 19th Century Regency Metal Serving or Drinks Tray
Located in Kastrup, DK
A small rectangular Regency toleware tray, with brass loop handles on the side.
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Serving Pieces

Materials

Metal

19th C English Tole Tray with Recent Faux Tortoise and Fish / Carp Painting
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a lovely early English black toleware tray. I believe the faux tortoise paint along the rim along with the two carp and sealift are vintage additions.
Category

Early 20th Century English Victorian Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Metal

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