Rare Antique Dutch 19th Century Biedermeier Two-Coloured Toy Tea-Bucket.

The 19th century Dutch “Theestoof” bucket of tapering coopered construction with moulded staves and three horizontal black painted / ebonized rings. 
With its original half-depth brass liner and the brass loop handle. 
These buckets were originally used as braziers for holding charcoal in a brazier and a brass teakettle. This is used as a toy by a young rich girl.


The Netherlands,

Circa 1870.


Height: 20,5cm. (8,1 inches.)      

Diam. : 19 cm.   (7,5 inches.)      
Weight: 818 Grams.