A vintage toleware cache pot with gold and brown stripes.

Toleware, derived from the French word "tole" meaning tinplate, refers to decorative metalware, often painted or lacquered. This craft gained popularity in Europe and America from the 18th century onwards, with tinplate being shaped, decorated, and then often lacquered to prevent rust and enhance its appearance. Toleware items range from trays and boxes to furniture and decorative objects like planters.

This particular cache pot, with its striped gold and brown design and French-inspired aesthetic, likely dates to the mid-20th century, possibly the 1960s, a period when such decorative metal items saw a resurgence. The flared shape and the small, rounded feet are characteristic of planters designed to hold potted plants, adding a touch of elegance to interior decor.