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

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Elegant, festive silver vessel in an oval shape on a flush, curved stepped base with a gentle, bamboo-like ribbed decoration, … Read more Elegant, festive silver vessel in an oval shape on a flush, curved stepped base with a gentle, bamboo-like ribbed decoration, above the fluted constriction, the vessel wall widens in the form of 12 triangular, irregularly edged and curved flaps arranged in a row, reminiscent of petals, the spaces between them filled with stylised floral openwork decoration, two applied volutes on the sides with floral relief and movable oval drop rings as handles. Matching glass insert with wavy upper edge, incised arches with stone decoration above the openwork of the silver vessel, large cut star at the bottom. Made circa 1900 Dimensions: Height: 14,0 cm / 5.51 in Width: 36,0 cm / 14.17 in Depth: 19,0 cm / 7.48 in Silver weight: 780 grams / 25.08 troy oz Hallmarks: - Crescent + Crown - German official hallmark from 1888 - 800 - fineness - Eagle mark - 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. - No 11909 - Production number Condition: very well maintained, silver cleaned and polished, 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



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