Art Nouveau Silver Jardinière with Cut Glass Liner from Bruckmann & Sons, Germany, 1890s

Details

Description

Representative elegant silver jardinière in an elliptical basic shape, standing flush on a stepped lower edge, outwardly curved wall divided … Read more Representative elegant silver jardinière in an elliptical basic shape, standing flush on a stepped lower edge, outwardly curved wall divided into segments by pilasters, regular vertical openings in the lower half, above that oval intertwined, openwork volute elements, curved rim at the top edged by a profiled, bundled band running around the entire vessel, large oval panels in the center of the front and back, crowned with bows and framed by garlands of flowers and floral festoons running around the entire vessel, raised, profiled handles with feather leaf onlays on the sides. Matching glass insert with upper edge adapted to the shape of the vessel and carved stone and fan decoration on the rim protruding above the silver vessel, as well as a large carved star on the bottom.

dimensions: height: 18,0 cm / 7.08 in width: 60,0 cm / 23.62 in depth: 28,5 cm / 10.03 in silver weight: 1.420 grams / 45.65 troy oz hallmarks: - crescent + crown - german official hallmark from 1888 - 800 - fineness - eagle mark - rubbed, master's sign bruckmann & sons - silver goods factory, heilbronn, established 1805, peter bruckmann (1865-1937) was the first chairman of the 'deutscher werkbund', founded in 1907. The bruckmann company produced numerous precious silver objects designed by well-known designers. The company existed until 1973. - 6165 - production number - d i f - most possibly client, distribution condition: very well maintained, silver cleaned and polished, cut glass completely intact. 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



issues arising from misattribution See less