20th Century Art Deco Silver-Plated Teapot by WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik, Germany, 1890s

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height: 14 cm; width: 19.5 cm; depth: 10 cm

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beautiful, elegant metal teapot with a wicker handle … Read more Measurements:
height: 14 cm; width: 19.5 cm; depth: 10 cm

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beautiful, elegant metal teapot with a wicker handle and bas-relief decoration, crafted in the art deco style, dating between 1900 and 1930. It is signed under the base with a hallmark consisting of a triangle with a bird inside, resembling a stork, and the catalog number, "2." the teapot is attributed to the german manufacturer wmf (an acronym for württembergische metallwarenfabrik).

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wmf stands for württembergische metallwarenfabrik, or württemberg metalworks. It is a german company that produces high-quality designer kitchenware and cutlery. Wmf was founded in 1853 in geislingen an der steige, a town in southwestern germany, by daniel straub. The company initially produced metal railway items, such as lamps, signals, and accessories. In 1880, wmf acquired a cutlery factory in heilbronn and began producing stainless steel and silver cutlery. Over the years, wmf expanded internationally, opening subsidiaries in several european countries and beyond. Today, wmf employs approximately 6,000 people worldwide and offers a wide range of kitchen products, including pots, pans, knives, coffee makers, kettles, dryers, and more. Wmf is known for its quality, innovation, and elegant, functional style. The company pioneered the use of silver plating and developed advanced methods for producing high-quality metalware, often plated in silver and gold. During the art nouveau period, wmf became known for its artistically designed products characterized by sinuous lines and elegant shapes, creating unique pieces that have become true works of art. The ostrich-shaped hallmark under the base of our teapot, known as the "ostrich mark" or "wmf ostrich mark," is the first impressed mark used since 1880, when the firm of straub & schweizer of geislingen merged with the firm of a. Ritter & co. Of esselingen to form the new company "wurttembergische metallwarenfabrik" (wmf) of geislingen, with daniel straub as managing director. The choice of the ostrich as the new company's trademark was influenced by the heraldic animal of the straub family, whose german name is "strauss." this piece has an attribution mark,
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