German Art Deco Dinanderie Vase with Fire Patina from WMF Ikora Metal, 1920s

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German Art Deco Dinanderie Vase with Fire Patina from WMF Ikora Metal, 1920s

About the Item

An important, art metal vase from the NKA Ikora workshop of WMF AG (Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik) of Geislingen, Germany. The vase was produced during the Art Deco period, circa 1925, was included in WMF Ikora's noble metal and breuhaus wares catalogue in 1929, and is illustrated on page 108, fig. 48 of Dr. Carlo Burschel & Heinz Scheiffele's WMF Ikora metalwork from the 1920s to the 1960s, 2006. The vase was photographed in 1925 for the inaugural collection of products offered by WMF AG’s Neue Kunstgewerbliche Abteilung (NKA) applied arts division under general director, Hugo Debach. It was offered for just one year, appearing in the 1929 Ikora noble metal and Breuhaus wares catalogue. The division's work focused on innovative production and decorative techniques, crafting elaborately finished products designed by notable artists of the period, including Paul Haustein, Richard Riemerschmid, Rudolf Rieger, and Fritz August Breuhaus de Groot. The highly detailed decoration consists of abstracted stenciled and shaded mountains in shades of gold, brown, silver and olive green against a black ground. Colorful trailing vines accent the top and bottom. According to Burschel & Scheiffele, this vase was decorated with the following processes: "coppered brass with reddish-yellow fire patina, silvered, persulphate black finish, stencil-shaded, partly milled on a brass ground." The vase measures 11.5 in. H. and is WMF'S Form 44 / decoration 37. It is stamped underfoot with the company's Oden Tower mark (used circa 1925-1950). The vessel is in good condition, free from dings or dents, but the decoration shows wear that includes a four inch vertical scratch and a series of shallow, scuffed lines around the circumference.

Creator:
WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik (Manufacturer)
Dimensions:
Height: 11.5 in (29.21 cm)Diameter: 4.75 in (12.07 cm)
Style:
Art Deco (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Brass,Copper,Metal,Patinated,Silvered
Place of Origin:
Germany
Period:
Early 20th Century
Date of Manufacture:
1925-1928
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. The vessel is in good condition, free from dings or dents, but the decoration shows wear that includes a 4 inch vertical scratch and a series of shallow, scuffed lines around the circumference.
Seller Location:
Los Angeles, CA
Reference Number:
Seller: AHK1524M1stDibs: LU189235776473

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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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