Floral Hand Painted French Antique Toleware Metal Tray
A stunning large French antique toleware metal tray featuring exquisite hand-painted flowers on a dark almost-black background. This magnificent piece showcases beautiful floral decoration in yellows, oranges, creams, and green foliage, with traces of an underlying Fleur de Lys pattern to the edges — a true example of French decorative artistry.
Why This Tray Is Special
- Hand-Painted Artistry: Beautiful original hand-painted floral decoration — each brushstroke unique
- Large Impressive Size: 78cm x 62cm — makes a stunning statement on walls or tables
- Fleur de Lys Detail: Traces of underlying Fleur de Lys pattern to edges add French heritage charm
- Sophisticated Palette: Dark almost-black background with yellows, oranges, creams, and green foliage
- Authentic Toleware: Traditional French tin-glazed metalwork technique
- Versatile Display: Hang on wall as art or use as decorative serving tray
- Investment Piece: Hand-painted French toleware appreciates in value
- FREE UK Delivery Included: Complimentary mainland UK delivery on all orders
Specifications
Dimensions: 78cm long x 62cm wide x 3cm deep
Material: French toleware (painted metal)
Decoration: Hand-painted flowers with Fleur de Lys edge detail
Colours: Dark almost-black background with yellows, oranges, creams, green
Condition: Good antique condition
Weight: 2kg
Price: £275
About French Toleware
Toleware is a traditional French decorative metalwork technique involving hand-painted tin-glazed metal. These trays were created by skilled artisans and used in French homes for serving or as decorative wall art. Hand-painted examples like this are increasingly rare and collectible.
Perfect For
French country interiors, wall art displays, decorative serving, collectors of French toleware, lovers of hand-painted antiques, statement pieces for dining rooms or kitchens, or anyone seeking authentic French decorative arts.
Delivery
FREE UK mainland delivery included. International shipping available – contact for quotation.
Sourced with Expertise
Personally sourced by Polly Finlay direct from a French brocante shopping trip to the antique markets in Northern France, professional antique expert with over 25 years' experience finding exceptional French decorative pieces.
Bring French toleware artistry home — where hand-painted flowers meet timeless elegance.
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