Early 20th Century French Green Tole Waste Basket with Bird Decoration

$775

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Decorate an office, powder room, or study with this charming antique painted waste basket. Crafted in France circa 1920, the round tôle container features a deep forest green painted finish accented with a decorative pierced gallery rim. The front is embellished with an applied lithograph-style bird scene depicting seabirds perched near the water, lending the piece a refined yet rustic French country character.
The elegant tapered form and pierced metal border elevate the simple utilitarian object into a highly decorative accent piece. The painted surface has developed a rich time-softened patina with light wear and oxidation consistent with age, while the interior shows authentic use marks that enhance its antique appeal.
This versatile antique waste basket would work beautifully beside a desk, in a bathroom, library, or covered porch interior, and could also serve as a decorative storage container for umbrellas, rolled papers, or kindling.
The painted metal vessel is in excellent condition commensurate with age and use, with desirable surface wear and patina throughout.
Dimensions: 8.5″ Diameter x 8″H

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