Late 19th Century German Wood and Silver Decanter Set With Tray and 6 Glasses by the Company Gebrüder Kühn- 8 Pieces

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Late 19th century German wood and silver decanter set with tray and six glasses by the company Gebrüder Kühn

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By: Gebrüder Kühn
Material: silver, silver plate, metal, wood
Technique: plated, silvered, polished, metalwork, cast, molded, carved, varnished
Dimensions: 10 in x 13.5 in
Date: late 19th century
Style: Belle Époque, Art Nouveau, Jugendstil
Place of origin: Austria

A finely crafted late 19th-century eight-piece set by Gebrüder Kühn, a distinguished silversmith firm based in Schwäbisch Gmünd, a historic center for German precious metalwork. This set features a wooden decanter with a slender, elongated silhouette, accentuated by a gracefully tapered neck and a finely turned stopper; six matching goblets, each with a smooth wooden bowl and an elegantly curved, silver-plated rim that enhances the refined aesthetic; lastly, a round wooden tray, finished with a lustrous varnish, is designed with precisely positioned prongs to hold the cups in place. Beneath the decanter, a silver plaque bears the hallmark of Gebrüder Kühn, a rearing unicorn, including the crescent and crown motif identifying its German origin and the “800” mark denoting the high silver content.

Reflecting Schwäbisch Gmünd’s legacy of fine silversmithing, this set exemplifies Gebrüder Kühn’s dedication to artistry, precision, and timeless craftsmanship. See less