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Art Nouveau Glass Decanter with Silver Plated Mount, WMF, Germany, 1903-1910

Name: Art Nouveau Glass Decanter with Silver Plated Mount, WMF, Germany, 1903-1910
Brand: WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Price: 1489.8 USD
Availability: InStock

About the Item

Art Nouveau carafe made of clear glass with a round, upwardly tapering body, front and back two facet bands tapering from bottom to top, the lower, bulbous area enclosed by a fitting of interlocking, profiled bands that enclose openwork leaf tendrils and run into four small feet at the ends, J-shaped handle that connects the lower part of the mount with the beak-shaped spout decorated with leaf tendrils and openwork decoration, with a curved, hinged lid, at the very top a small ring as a thumb rest. Dimensions: height = 38.0 cm / 14.96 in width = 16.0 cm / 6.29 in depth = 14.0 cm / 5.51 in Hallmarks: WMF + ostrich + G in diamond - for WMF - Wuerttemberg metal goods factory, manufactory mark 1903-1019 B - Britannia Metal - tin containing alloy / I/O - normal thick silver layer / OX - oxidised Condition: very well maintained, cleaned and polished.

Creator:

WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik (Manufacturer)

Dimensions:

Height: 14.97 in (38 cm)Width: 6.3 in (16 cm)Depth: 5.52 in (14 cm)

Style:

Art Nouveau (Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

Glass,Silver Plate,Faceted

Place of Origin:

Germany

Period:

1900-1909

Date of Manufacture:

1903-1910

Condition:

Seller Location:

Vienna, AT

Reference Number:

1stDibs: LU1014425386402

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The fine brass, copper and silver metalware produced by distinguished manufacturer Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik (WMF) has adorned the tabletops of restaurants, hotels and homes around the world. WMF is especially prized by collectors for its Art Nouveau works of the late 19th century and Art Deco pieces manufactured throughout the early 20th century.

WMF traces its beginnings to 1880 when the merger of Straub & Sohn and Ritter & Co. formed the public limited company Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik. The company initially focused on tableware and decorative pieces, such as vases and planters. In 1892, WMF introduced its patented “perfect hard silver plating,” a technology that distributes twice as much silver to the sections of cutlery that experience the most wear, allowing the whole piece to hold its luster longer than other silver-plated products.

In 1905, WMF acquired a majority holding of Orivit AG, a company in Cologne that manufactured products from a tin alloy, further expanding its range of materials. By 1910, its main facility in Geislingen, Germany, employed 4,000 workers. It had branches in Vienna, Warsaw and London, and printed a catalog in 12 languages.

As a German business, WMF experienced extensive asset loss in the aftermath of the world wars. However, by 1950, its main facility once again had a workforce of more than 3,000 employees, and its high-quality products returned to popularity. There was an increase in demand for its Cromargan cutlery as well as work by WMF’s preeminent lighting designer, Wilhelm Wagenfeld.

By the 1960s, WMF’s main facility had 5,800 employees. More factories were opened to keep up with demand. WMF is now one of the largest manufacturers of metalware in the world and continues to produce pieces of superb quality. The company has over 200 branches in Germany, Austria and Switzerland, and owns branches in 40 other countries.

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