NO RESERVE Antique Cast-Iron Christmas Tree Stand – “Deutschland” – Christmas & Winter Scenes – ca. 1900–1935 Description: Beautiful antique cast-iron Christmas tree stand, richly decorated with multiple embossed winter and holiday scenes. A genuine early 20th-century German model, marked “DEUTSCHLAND” on the underside and “Ges. Gesch.” indicating a legally protected design typical of the period. This stand features four finely detailed panels: • Children dancing around a Christmas tree (front) • Winter village with church and star • Snow-covered fir trees and cabin • Saint Nicholas / Father Christmas with children The openwork base and flared central column are characteristic of German craftsmanship from the late Jugendstil and early Art Deco era. Original painted surface in gold/green tones remains visible, with aged patina consistent with more than 100 years of age. Details: • Heavy, solid cast iron • Two original screw bolts for securing the tree • Beautifully detailed relief scenes • Marked DEUTSCHLAND on underside • Marked Ges. Gesch. (gesetzlich geschützt – design protected) • Casting numbers also present A highly decorative and collectible Christmas antique. Condition: • Good antique condition • Authentic wear, rubbing, and paint losses throughout • Minor oxidation inside the holder • Screws functioning normally • No structural cracks or repairs Please study the photos closely; they are part of the description. Period: ca. 1900–1935 Origin: Germany