Art Nouveau Dutch Brass Coal Scuttle, c1900 the Japanese word for “Japan

the Japanese word for “Japan

with no damage to the artwork or frame

a Government approved valuer under the Cultural Gifts Program of Australian paintings and prints after 1850

Age: 1970's - 1980's

Art Nouveau Dutch Brass Coal Scuttle, c1900 the Japanese word for “JapanA substantial Dutch solid brass coal scuttle dating to the late 1890's to early 1900. Finely crafted from a single cut sheet of brass and secured with a front central riveted seam. The vessel is fitted with twin handles and distinguished by an embossed stylised Nouveau motif to the body, further embellished with a clover form frieze and a complementary decorative band encircling the base. An integrated L shaped balancing bracket is thoughtfully