Art Nouveau cast iron tabletop easel with doves and floral decoration – L. Meyer Jun. & Co. – c. 1900 Description Finely cast Art Nouveau (Jugendstil) tabletop easel in cast iron, model no. 5689, attributed to L. Meyer Jun. & Co. The crest features a pair of doves on an urn surrounded by flowers and foliage, above twisted branch-form uprights and an ornate openwork foliate scroll base. Traces of the original polychrome finish (green, pink, cream, gilt) remain, giving the piece authentic period character. Condition: Good overall condition with wear consistent with age and use. Original paint shows natural surface losses, as expected for an item of this age. Structurally sound, no significant cracks or repairs noted. Period: circa 1890–1910 Material: cast iron, painted Origin: likely Germany or Austria A decorative and functional Art Nouveau object, suitable for displaying books, photo albums, or small artworks.