Tole

Tole is painted tin. It is sometimes called japanned ware, pontypool, or toleware. Most nineteenth-century tole is painted with an orange-red or black background and multicolored decorations. Toleware usually has a black varnished background and hand-painted or stenciled designs. Many recent versions of toleware are made and sold. Related items may be listed in the Tinware category. For more information, explore our tinware and toleware identification guides.