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Elevate a curated bookshelf, vignette, or primitive collection with this exceptionally rare early-19th-century American toleware miniature pot. Measuring just 5 …
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Elevate a curated bookshelf, vignette, or primitive collection with this exceptionally rare early-19th-century American toleware miniature pot. Measuring just 5 inches tall, this hand-soldered sheet metal piece is an authentic historic traveling salesman’s sample, beautifully demonstrating the exact scale and craftsmanship of full-sized Pennsylvania German coffee kettles from the 1800s. The piece features a traditional dark, asphaltum-glazed "Japanned" backdrop that makes the vibrant, freehand folk-art motif pop.
Masterfully hand-painted across the bulbous body are striking orange poppies, delicate white buds, and looping stalks of wheat. The sweeping, stylized handle and straight-angled spout retain their iconic primitive silhouette perfectly. A magnificent find for collectors of early Americana, primitives, and unique miniatures, this piece offers an undeniable historic soul and graphic charm that effortlessly blends into modern traditional interiors.
Condition: Good Condition, Original Unaltered Condition, Some Imperfections
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- Dimensions
- 3ʺW × 2ʺD × 5ʺH
- Styles
- Early American
- Period
- Early 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Metal
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Green
- Condition Notes
- Beautifully preserved historical patina. Shows honest age-appropriate wear, including minor paint loss, light surface oxidation to the underlying tin, and … moreBeautifully preserved historical patina. Shows honest age-appropriate wear, including minor paint loss, light surface oxidation to the underlying tin, and expected rubbing along the high-contact handle rim. Structurally sound with tight seams. less
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