Buenos Aires City, Buenos Aires D. C.
Details
- Dimensions
- 9.5ʺW × 9.5ʺD × 13.5ʺH
- Period
- Late 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
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- Materials
- Crystal
- Silver Finish
- Silverplate
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Transparent
- Condition Notes
- Lightly used, with very light scratches, or minor cosmetic wear, but has no structural issues. Wear consistent with age and … moreLightly used, with very light scratches, or minor cosmetic wear, but has no structural issues. Wear consistent with age and use. No restorations or modifications have been made. One of the glass decanters exhibits interior markings from age and use over time, as seen in the photos. The cut crystal glass displays some faint interior spotting and wear, typical of antique glassware. less
- Description
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Jugendstil/Art Nouveau Set of Silver Tantalus and Three Glass Decanters with Stoppers by german company Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik (WMF)
By: Württembergische … more Jugendstil/Art Nouveau Set of Silver Tantalus and Three Glass Decanters with Stoppers by german company Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik (WMF)
By: Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik (WMF)
Material: silver, glass, cut glass, metal, crystal, silverplate
Technique: cast, etched, patinated, polished, molded, silvered, plated, metalwork
Dimensions: 9.5 in x 9.5 in x 13.5 in
Date: Late 19th Century, circa 1885
Style: Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Belle Époque, Arts and Crafts
Place of origin: Germany
This late 19th century tantalus was crafted by the German silversmith Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik (WMF). It contains a locking system opened by key to access three cut and etched glass decanters, each with a stopper. It features ornamental etched vegetal motifs and shields, with markings underneath: .'WMF' (manufacturer's hallmark), 'I/O' (purity mark; in this case it means regular silver coating is used) and 'X0' (process of the silver; in this case it means it's oxidized).
One of the glass decanters exhibits interior markings from age and use over time, as seen in the photos. The glass displays some faint interior spotting and wear, typical of antique glassware.
WMF is the abbreviation for Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik, which in english means Wurtemberg Metalware Factory. WMF was created in 1880 after the successful merger of two Wurtemberg foundries, the Geislingen factory and the Esslingen factory. The first foundry was commercially more successful, while the second one was using a more advanced technology of galvanic silver deposition. In 1881 the Esslingen factory was dismantled and its equipment was incorporated into the Geislingen foundry. During the next thirty years WMF experienced a period of rapid expansion, which lasted until the beginning of the World War in 1914.
The WMF silver-plated production made this period of time (1880-1914) is extremely popular among western antiques collectors. This is because these tableware and household items are considered as the best samples of Jugendstil/Art Nouveau style. less
Buenos Aires City, Buenos Aires D. C.
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