WMF Koehler Art Nouveau Flower Dish Jardiniére Original Glass Liner, circa 1905

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WMF Koehler Art Nouveau Flower Dish Jardiniére Original Glass Liner, circa 1905

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Superb WMF Art Nouveau flower dish/jardiniére (silver plated) with original glass liner. The silver plated part of flower dish is decorated with most elegant Art Nouveau ornaments of floral type (bowl's wall is stunningly worked in reticulated manner): Wine grapes and leaves are attached to stems running around in very decorative manner/both handles are similarly shaped, too - they consist of hoisted stems topped by leaves at top/additionally, front as well as back side of bowl have very special patterns, depicting butterfly wings. Finally, there is a superb original glass liner made of moss green glass existing: The edged upper area of glass is perfectly corresponding to upper edge of silver-plated part! _____________________________________________________________________________________________ The WMF flower dish/jardiniére is hallmarked as following: Number 267. Mark k (please note): It is the mark of Albert Koehler & Cie. / Vienna, Austria, a metalware company acquired by WMF (= Wuertembergische Metallwarenfabrik) around, circa 1900. WMF models are frequently signed by Koehler firm instead of a WMF mark which means that Viennese WMF branch carried out or distributed WMF designs under their own mark for the Austrian-Hungarian market, at least until the year 1914. (Bibliography: Art Nouveau Domestic Metalwork from Wuerttembergische Metallwarenfabrik / The English Catalogue 1906, re-edited by Antique Collectors' Club (UK) 1998, page XLIX). Material is Britannia-metal a tin and antimony alloy - with silver-plating (best-preserved!). Made in vienna (Austria) on behalf of wmf germany / geislingen, circa 1905. Please note, too: This bowl is published in the book mentioned above, on page XLI: Please look, too, at the picture I have added here to my description. _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Measures: Height: 14.5 cm (= 5.70 inches). Width: 30.0 cm (= 11.81 inches). Depth: 12.0 cm (= 4.72 inches). Condition: Excellent (there aren't any imperfections existing).

Creator:
WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik (Manufacturer)
Dimensions:
Height: 5.7 in (14.48 cm)Width: 11.81 in (30 cm)Depth: 4.72 in (11.99 cm)
Style:
Art Nouveau (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Silver Plate
Place of Origin:
Germany
Period:
1900-1909
Date of Manufacture:
circa 1905
Condition:
there aren't any imperfections existing.
Seller Location:
Vienna, AT
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU101443581742

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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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