Vintage Italian Tole Wall Pocket

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Description

This is a vintage Italian tole wall pocket, crafted with both function and decoration in mind.

Form & Design
• … Read more This is a vintage Italian tole wall pocket, crafted with both function and decoration in mind.

Form & Design
• Shape: The pocket flares outward in a crown-like form, with scalloped cutouts along the rim that give it a striking silhouette.
• Surface: It has a hand-finished cream to beige ground with intentional patina, giving it an aged, timeworn appearance.
• Decoration: The front is adorned with a charming pastoral scene, likely applied through a transfer technique and hand-painted accents. The vignette depicts elegantly dressed figures outdoors, shaded by a parasol, with lush greenery and architecture in the background—suggestive of 18th-century romantic or Rococo revival themes.

Construction
• Material: Painted and lacquered metal (tole).
• Interior: The inside shows brush and patina work, consistent with vintage tole pieces.
• Hardware: A metal loop hanger is attached at the back, making it ready for wall mounting.

Markings
• A label on the back reads “TS8 Made in Italy,” confirming its origin.

Impression

This wall pocket combines Old World Italian craftsmanship with decorative art appeal. Its crown-like shape and romantic pastoral motif make it a standout piece, equally suitable for holding dried florals, greenery, or simply displayed as a decorative accent. See less