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Early WMF Art Nouveau Glass Claret Jug c1895

Name: Early WMF Art Nouveau Glass Claret Jug c1895
Brand: WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Price: 1937.38 USD
Availability: InStock

About the Item

Heading : A very fine WMF claret jug designed by Albert Mayer Date : 1880 – 1918 Origin : Geislingen an der Steige. Germany – Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Colour : Green glass. silver top Body : Tapered glass bottle. An excellent design by Albert Mayer Base : Polished Glass Type : Lead free Size : 38 cm to top of finial Condition : Very good. There is some water residue inside the glass. This may be professionally cleaned* Restoration : None Weight : 1334 grams Reference :The Decanter Ancient to Modern by Andy McConnell Pg. 325 This is the finest WMF silvered claret just that we have offered for sale. The design with its organic handle and bathing beauties amidst sinuous waves is pure nouveau This is marked on the underside of one foot WMF EP I/O. This is one of the earliest WMF marks used form 1880 to 1918. It denotes that this is elctroplated silver. The “ostrich” and beehive marks were not used until 1900. * We will arrange this on behalf of the buyer if requested.

Creator:

WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik (Maker)

Dimensions:

Height: 14.97 in (38 cm)Diameter: 7.09 in (18 cm)

Style:

Art Nouveau (Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

Blown Glass

Place of Origin:

Germany

Period:

1890-1899

Date of Manufacture:

1895

Condition:

Seller Location:

Tunbridge Wells, GB

Reference Number:

Seller: 200323201stDibs: LU8525239526502

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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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