{"product_id":"vintage-italian-style-hand-painted-toleware-floral-tealight-holder-3-cup","title":"Vintage Italian-Style Hand-Painted Toleware Floral Tealight Holder — 3-Cup","description":"\u003cp\u003eA little botanical theatre for the table, this hand-painted toleware candle holder brings three ivory flower cups and curling green leaves together in one wonderfully timeworn arrangement. It has the charm of a salvaged European garden ornament, scaled for a mantelpiece, dining table or cottage-style console.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHand-formed sheet metal gives the flowers and foliage their irregular, organic shape, while the three small cups are ready for standard tea lights or small votives. The round base sits on three welded metal ball feet, giving the piece a pleasing raised profile. Perfect for a cottagecore tablescape, French Provincial vignette or a layered shelf of old botanical treasures.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith no maker’s mark or provenance, this is best described as Italian-style toleware rather than definitively Italian. The uneven spot-welded construction and hand-painted finish suggest older artisan metalwork, while the exact date remains unconfirmed. What is not in doubt is the appeal of its genuine, beautifully lived-in surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eObject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Three-cup tealight \/ votive candle holder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Italian-style hand-painted toleware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Likely mid-century in style and construction; exact date unconfirmed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unmarked \/ unattributed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-formed sheet metal \/ lightweight steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-painted ivory enamel with forest-green variegated leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCapacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Holds up to three standard tea lights or small votives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.5 cm high × 6 cm base diameter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 111 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Circular platform with three welded metal ball feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDistressed vintage condition with authentic-looking age and use wear. There is scattered enamel loss across the flower petals, leaf edges and underside, exposing the dark metal beneath, with areas of natural-looking oxidation. The enamel wear is part of the appeal, but this is not a pristine piece. The stems, candle cups and three ball feet remain intact and securely attached.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe photographs form part of the condition report — please review all images carefully before purchasing.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDust gently with a soft, dry cloth. If using candles, place the holder on a stable heat-resistant surface and never leave a lit flame unattended. LED tea lights are a good alternative. Avoid soaking the metal or using abrasive cleaners, as these may lift more of the painted finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEvery piece is carefully wrapped and packaged to ensure it arrives at your doorstep in perfect condition.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Timeless Edit","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42700476088366,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2808\/9574\/files\/ItalianstyleTealightHolder-lifestyleshotshowingdifferentprofileofholderonwhiteplithamongstvintageobjectsontimbertabletop.jpg?v=1789373074","url":"https:\/\/jacquifink.com\/products\/vintage-italian-style-hand-painted-toleware-floral-tealight-holder-3-cup","provider":"Jacqui Fink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}