Faux Malachite-Painted Tole Cachepot

Quantity: 2 available. Sold separately.

A richly decorative vintage Italian tole cachepot, painted with a vivid faux-malachite finish, with swirling emerald and deep green veining designed to imitate polished stone. The flared body is accented with gilt edging, lion-mask ring handles, and small paw feet, then set on a black plinth base decorated with a gilt laurel border.

One side features a central Neoclassical-style medallion with a floral urn motif, while the reverse is finished with a more restrained gilt foliate design. The combination of faux stone painting, classical ornament, and gilt metal details gives the piece a wonderfully theatrical Italian decorative quality.

Originally intended as a cachepot or decorative planter, they also work beautifully as a vessel for branches, flowers, or simply as a sculptural object or catch-all on a table, console, or mantle top.

Origin: Italy; likely mid-to-late 20th century
Material: Painted tole metal with gilt-finished metal mounts
Dimensions: 10" L x 5.5" W x 8.5" D
Condition: Good vintage condition with age-related surface wear, scattered scratches, rubbing, minor paint staining on interior, and patina to the gilt metal elements. Original “Made in Italy” label remains present on underside. Please review photographs closely for condition details.