Large Art Nouveau Viennese Austria Silver Tray attributed to Würbel & Szokally, 1900s

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Octagonal shaped silver tray in a smooth, simple design with raised, flared edge with circumferential palmette band, extension of the … Read more Octagonal shaped silver tray in a smooth, simple design with raised, flared edge with circumferential palmette band, extension of the edge piece on the broad sides by incised handles. Hallmarks: diana's head - viennese official hallmark 1872 - 1922 for 800 silver master's sign: coat of arms with anvil and tools for würbel & czokally, silver goods factory 1860/62 - 1922, participation in exhibitions in the arts and crafts, collaboration with well-known austrian artists. Bibliography: waltraud neuwirth, viennese gold and silversmiths and their hallmarks 1867-1922, lexicon l-z, vienna 1976, page 288 dimensions: length: 63.0 cm / 24.80 in width: 44.0 cm / 17.32 in height: 2.0 cm / 0.78 in weight: 2688 grams / 94.61 oz / 86.43 troy oz. Very well-maintained condition, cleaned and polished. 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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