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WMF Silvered Metal & Cut Glass Centerpiece

Name: WMF Silvered Metal & Cut Glass Centerpiece
Brand: WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Price: 2250 USD
Availability: InStock

About the Item

A stunning WMF silvered metal & cut glass centerpiece in the Neo Classical style. The tripod stand cast with Classical motifs such as floral swags, Gryphons, paterae, scrollwork, beading and lion paw feet. The interior is gilt washed. The stand supports a cut glass bowl with a shaped rim. The triangular base is engraved in the three sections with the date 1907, 'Marquette-en-Ostrevant' (an area in Northern France) and 'Coupe des Hunters'. Presumably this would mean the centerpiece was presented in France as a hunting trophy in 1907. The underside of the stand is impressed with the number '917' as well as the WMF mark of an ostrich within a lozenge, the letters 'OX' which indicates the silver plating was oxidised during the process and 'I/O' which indicates the standard thickness of plating used by WMF WMF stands for Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik which translated, means Wurtemberg Metalware Factory. It was founded in Germany circa 1880.

Creator:

WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik (Manufacturer)

Dimensions:

Height: 13.78 in (35 cm)Diameter: 12.6 in (32 cm)

Style:

Neoclassical (In the Style Of)

Materials and Techniques:

Metal,Silvered

Place of Origin:

Germany

Period:

1900-1909

Date of Manufacture:

Circa 1907

Condition:

Wear consistent with age and use.

Seller Location:

South Gippsland, AU

Reference Number:

Seller: 29911stDibs: LU9465237459932

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WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik

The fine brass, copper and silver metalware produced by distinguished manufacturer Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik (WMF) has adorned the tabletops of restaurants, hotels and homes around the world. WMF is especially prized by collectors for its Art Nouveau works of the late 19th century and Art Deco pieces manufactured throughout the early 20th century.

WMF traces its beginnings to 1880 when the merger of Straub & Sohn and Ritter & Co. formed the public limited company Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik. The company initially focused on tableware and decorative pieces, such as vases and planters. In 1892, WMF introduced its patented “perfect hard silver plating,” a technology that distributes twice as much silver to the sections of cutlery that experience the most wear, allowing the whole piece to hold its luster longer than other silver-plated products.

In 1905, WMF acquired a majority holding of Orivit AG, a company in Cologne that manufactured products from a tin alloy, further expanding its range of materials. By 1910, its main facility in Geislingen, Germany, employed 4,000 workers. It had branches in Vienna, Warsaw and London, and printed a catalog in 12 languages.

As a German business, WMF experienced extensive asset loss in the aftermath of the world wars. However, by 1950, its main facility once again had a workforce of more than 3,000 employees, and its high-quality products returned to popularity. There was an increase in demand for its Cromargan cutlery as well as work by WMF’s preeminent lighting designer, Wilhelm Wagenfeld.

By the 1960s, WMF’s main facility had 5,800 employees. More factories were opened to keep up with demand. WMF is now one of the largest manufacturers of metalware in the world and continues to produce pieces of superb quality. The company has over 200 branches in Germany, Austria and Switzerland, and owns branches in 40 other countries.

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