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

the Japanese word for “Japan

Presented in its original fitted silver-plated stand

The frogs are depicted with lively realism

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

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