Art Nouveau Glass Decanters with Silver Mounts from Wilhelm Binder, Germany, 1890s, Set of 2

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Two carafes made of clear glass with a conical body, the inner walls featuring a six-rayed, wavy thickening, a cut … Read more Two carafes made of clear glass with a conical body, the inner walls featuring a six-rayed, wavy thickening, a cut star on the base, a silver mount with a vine scroll relief and a j-shaped, angular handle, a covered, spout, and a hinged, straight lid with a raised, curved thumb rest. Made circa 1900 dimensions: height: 26,0 cm / 10.23 in width: 15,0 cm / 5.90 in depth: 11,0 cm / 4.33 in hallmarks: crescent + crown - german official hallmark from 1888 800 - fineness 'w'-hammer-'b' - master's sign wilhelm binder, silver goods factory, schwäbisch gmünd, established 1869 11743 - model/order number a.p. - commissioner/sales austrian imprt hallmark 1872 - 1902, for silverware 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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