Art Nouveau Silver Jardinière with Original Glass Liner by Otto Wolter, 1890s

Description

Elegant silver vessel in rectangular base form with slightly bulging side walls widening upwards, corner decorations with volutes and acanthus … more Elegant silver vessel in rectangular base form with slightly bulging side walls widening upwards, corner decorations with volutes and acanthus motifs in fluted pilasters tapering downwards to high volute feet, bundled decorative bands on top and bottom edges, two raised handles with acanthus leaf overlays at the connections, two braces on the inside for stabilization and as a support for the glass insert, gilding on the inside. Original matching glass insert with curved walls, as well as fan-like serrated cut at the corners, cut decorations at the top edge, as well as cut bottom star. Total Dimensions: height: 17,0 cm / 6.69 in width: 43,5 cm / 17.12 in depth: 16,0 cm / 6.29 in silver weight: 800 grams / 28.16 oz / 25.72 troy oz Hallmarks: Crescent + Crown - German official hallmark from 1888 800 - fineness Drinking cup brand - Master's sign OTTO WOLTER, Silver goods factory, Schwäbisch Gmünd, active 1875-1991 Austrian import hallmark - for silver goods 1902-1922 Condition: very well maintained, silver cleaned and polished, original glass insert slightly bumped on three prongs due to age This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity



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