Antique Brass Catchall - Early 1900sA finely cast brass tray made in Germany or Austria around 1900, depicting a woman smoking. The soft curves and sculptural lines are emblematic of the Jugendstil movement, the German counterpart to Art Nouveau, which celebrated natural form and craftsmanship. The marking Geschtzt on the reverse indicates its design was legally protected, a detail common among small European foundries of the era. The gold toned surface has aged into a warm patina,