Art Deco Pelican Coin-Tray by Edgar Brandt

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Art Deco Pelican Coin-Tray by Edgar Brandt

About the Item

A charming Art Deco Edgar Brandt patinated iron ashtray/coin tray taking the form of a pelican, mouth open wide, holding a bowl. Made in France. Circa: 1925. Signature: "E. Brandt" on base. Edgar Brandt was a consummate artist-blacksmith who combined traditional forging methods with emerging technologies of the machine age such as torch welding and power hammers. While aligning art with industrial methods, Brandt produced objects d’art and embellished buildings and monuments in the Art Deco. Building on the pioneering work of the artist-blacksmith Emile Robert, Brandt became a leading force during a period of great achievement in French decorative arts. He created an entirely new aesthetic for wrought smithing and left behind an impressive number of art historical works. Brandt was born in Paris in 1880 and educated at the Ecole Professionel de Vierzon. At 18 he graduated the Brevet Technicien Superieur and served two years in the 153rd infantry in Nancy. During his military time, he observed that the French infantry had no light versatile long target-range weapons. He returned to Paris with an order to produce a 60mm mortar and the ammunition. His subsequent design, and those for 81mm, and 120mm mortars were widely copied throughout WWI and WWII. In 1902 he opened his business etablissements Brandt to produce ironwork and light armaments. In 1908 Brandt was awarded a Salon prize. After the WWI, he created the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier under the Paris Arc de Triomphe. Brandt began producing wrought-iron pieces ranging from gateways, grills, radiator covers, and elevator doors to lamp bases, consoles, screens, and chairs. Chandeliers and lamps were designed and produced in collaboration with the glass manufacturer - Daum Freres - in Nancy. All were done in the popular Art Nouveau style of the day. His wrought-iron was completed with a bronze finish and often incorporated architectural elements with floral motifs. At 29 Brandt was hailed as the rising star of metalwork design by the influential "Art et Decoration"

Creator:
Edgar Brandt (Metalworker)
Dimensions:
Height: 5.25 in (13.34 cm)Width: 2.25 in (5.72 cm)Depth: 4.5 in (11.43 cm)
Style:
Art Deco (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Wrought Iron
Place of Origin:
France
Period:
Early 20th Century
Date of Manufacture:
1925
Condition:
Very light scratches of minor wear to some areas of the piece.
Seller Location:
Coral Gables, FL
Reference Number:
Seller: C32101stDibs: LU3481110134723