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WMF, German Jugenstil, a Pair of Copper & Brass Candlesticks, Ca. 1910

Name: WMF, German Jugenstil, a Pair of Copper & Brass Candlesticks, Ca. 1910
Brand: WMF Ikora
Price: 2200 USD
Availability: InStock

About the Item

DETAILS Marked on bottom. WMF GmbH In 1853, mill owner Daniel Straub, together with the Schweizer brothers, Louis and Friedrich, established the Straub & Schweizer metal works in Geislingen an der Steige, Germany. Only a few years later in 1862, their silver-plated tableware and serving dishes were awarded a medal of distinction at the world exhibition in London. The company, originally called Metallwarenfabrik Straub & Schweizer, merged in 1880 with Ritter & Co - a producer of high end luxury items who were ahead of their time in silver plating technique. Instead of using the method of heat and mechanical pressure to plate their wares, Ritter dipped the item into a bath of silver which together with an electric current produced pieces that were finely and evenly covered in a layer of silver. This method of plating was called ‘Galvanisation’ and allowed more intricate and complex pieces to be plated. After several years both companies still faced financial problems and in 1880 they joined with the Wurttemberg Union Bank and the company was renamed “WMF” (Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik). From its founding as one company, WMF's growth was tremendous - acquiring more factories along the way, notably including "Orivit AG" and "Orion KM". By the end of the 1900's, they were the world's largest producer and exporter of household metalware. WMF started making glass in 1883 when a glass house was built at Geisslingen near Stuttgart to produce their own glass inserts. The original 1883 glass house was destroyed during the First World War and a new, more modern facility opened in 1922. The young glass designer Karl Wiedmann perfected the technique of iridized surfaces and the resulting "MYRA"- Kristall entered production in 1926. The same year also saw the beginning of the first "IKORA" glass - reputedly discovered by accident whilst correcting a Myra glass piece. Both Myra and Ikora glass continued to be produced until around 1936, when production of art-glass ceased. Because of the technique used, combining colors and treatments, each Ikora piece is unique. typical example of WMF Art Nouveau design. WMF's rapid expansion was in part due to astute acquisitions, often with competitors, that gave the company entry and expansion into the Russian and Austrian markets as well as growing inside Germany. But it was WMF's focus on technology and design that enabled them to produce innovative pieces that were desired by the newly moneyed middle classes. WMF collaborated with leading artists of the time - translating the emerging Jugendstil style into attainable household items. WMF pieces are now very popular among collectors - considered as the best samples of the Art Nouveau style (Jugendstil in Germany and Secessionist in Austria).

Creator:

WMF Ikora (Maker)

Dimensions:

Height: 9.25 in (23.5 cm)Diameter: 5.13 in (13.04 cm)

Style:

Jugendstil (Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

Brass,Copper,Cast

Place of Origin:

Germany

Period:

1910-1919

Date of Manufacture:

circa 1910

Condition:

Wear consistent with age and use. We make our best effort to provide a fair and descriptive condition report. Please examine photos attentively, as they are an integral part of the description. Send us a message to request more details or discuss price.

Seller Location:

New York, NY

Reference Number:

1stDibs: LU2819331160882

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