Vintage Toleware Large Hand-Painted Floral & Fruit Basket Fire Screen / Dummy Board

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This large vintage toleware fire screen features a vibrant, hand-painted floral and fruit basket design, signed by the artist in … Read more This large vintage toleware fire screen features a vibrant, hand-painted floral and fruit basket design, signed by the artist in the lower right corner. Crafted from metal, it is a decorative screen or “dummy board,” designed to stand upright and often used to enhance the appearance of fireplace openings, especially during warmer months when a fire isn’t in use.

Toleware traditionally refers to painted tin or sheet metal objects, often used in folk art. This piece exemplifies that tradition, with a bold, stylized depiction of a floral arrangement overflowing with fruit, typical of 18th–19th century decorative styles.

Both a functional screen and a piece of folk art, this fire screen adds vintage charm and a splash of color to any hearth or room setting. Its presence evokes the warmth and whimsy of historical home decor. See less