Art Nouveau Silver Jardinière with Waved Glass Liner, Germany, 1900s

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Elegant silver jardinière of elliptical base form on four flared feet with volute bond, downwardly flaring smooth wall with delicate … Read more Elegant silver jardinière of elliptical base form on four flared feet with volute bond, downwardly flaring smooth wall with delicate ribbed band at the lower rim, constriction at the upper rim by profiled cross band with floral ornamental elements, in length two opposite angular raised handles in j-shape with smooth cross band relief. Matching glass insert with waved top edge and parallel wave cut on top rim, and cut bottom star. Total dimensions: height: 15,0 cm / 5.90 in width: 48,0 cm / 18.98 in depth: 28,0 cm / 11.02 in silver weight: 580 grams / 20.41 oz / 18.64 troy oz hallmarks: crescent + crown - german official hallmark from 1888 800 - fineness 'w'-hammer-'b' - master's sign wilhelm binder, silver goods factory, schwäbisch gmünd, established 1869 condition: very well maintained, silver cleaned and polished, glass insert undamaged this piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity



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