(2) American Toleware pieces

Updated August 26, 2026

ca. 1830-1860's; Each rolled tin sheet and solder constructed with painted accents: 1. Dome lidded document trunk with wrapped wire hinge, wire handle tote and coiled hasp keeper. The trunk has a black japanned ground, front has wide gray band with hand painted currant berry design with yellow brushstroke accents and lid has yellow swag and corner leaflet decoration, 7" x 3 1/4" x 3 1/2'H, Condition: minor peeling/blistering to surface with good crackling paints; Interior painted yellow, retains approx.. 80-90% original surface. 2. Attributed to Filley Shops, larger size lidded syrup jug with asphaltum ground and hand painted large ball fruit/flower design with trailing leaf accents in yellow and green, 4 1/8" x5 3/4' x 4 7/8", Condition: Enhancement of painted design, added varnish coat, some blistering to surface. The syrup retains approx. 60%-70% original surface.

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