A Brass 'Umbrella Stand'

AU$650.00

Stock ID: 16377

Reference No: AE717

A vintage hand-beaten brass and copper coal scuttle of large proportions, the surfaces of the copper showing marks from its use for storing household coal. Fitted with a Delft ceramic handle and with a large pouring lip, this scuttle is large enough to be used as an umbrella stand. The front has a soldered brass tag inscribed with "5 KAN", a measure for 'five volumes' of coal. Area of Holland, circa 1950.

Condition report: Complete and in good, unrestored condition.

Dimensions: Height 51 cm, diameter at waist 15 cm.

Status: Available