Buenos Aires City, Buenos Aires D. C.
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Jugendstil/Art Nouveau silver plated chalice-shaped presentation trophy vase by german company Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik (WMF)
By: Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik (WMF)
Material: silver, …
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Jugendstil/Art Nouveau silver plated chalice-shaped presentation trophy vase by german company Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik (WMF)
By: Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik (WMF)
Material: silver, silver plate, metal
Technique: silvered, plated, carved, hand-carved, cast, molded, metalwork, polished
Dimensions: 4.5 in x 11.5 in
Date: Early 20th century
Style: Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Belle Époque, Arts and Crafts, Modernism
Place of origin: Germany
A german Jugendstil silver-plated chalice-form trophy vase crafted by Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik (WMF). The hand-carved vase features elegant Art Nouveau ornamentation including stylized pineapples and geometric designs chased across the body and base. WMF was renowned for its high-quality silverwork, as exemplified in this vase made from silver-plated metal using techniques like hand-carving and silver plating.
Founded in Geislingen, Germany in 1853, WMF specialized in german Silver, a nickel alloy, and was an influential figure in Germany's silverware industry as a leading manufacturer of household silver goods spanning tableware to giftware like this ornate vase merging beauty and function.
There are noticeable signs of wear due to use and the passage of time, as seen in the images.
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- Dimensions
- 4.5ʺW × 4.5ʺD × 11.5ʺH
- Period
- Early 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Polished Silver Finish
- Silverplate
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Silver
- Condition Notes
- Lightly used, with very light scratches, or minor cosmetic wear, but has no structural issues. Wear consistent with age and … moreLightly used, with very light scratches, or minor cosmetic wear, but has no structural issues. Wear consistent with age and use. No restorations or modifications have been made. There are noticeable signs of wear due to use and the passage of time, as seen in the images. less
Buenos Aires City, Buenos Aires D. C.
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