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This pair of challises is a rare example of the famous WMF early Jugendstil objects, famous among collectors for …
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This pair of challises is a rare example of the famous WMF early Jugendstil objects, famous among collectors for their unique style and an unusual combination of materials - in this case, copper and wood. The bottom is marked with a beehive stamp with a running ostrich in the middle. As this particular early mark was introduced in 1909 and Y mark was in use only up to 1914, we estimate the approximate year of the manufacturing, as 1910.
WMF
Originally Würtemburgische Machin Fabrik AG, WMF was originally founded in 1853 in Geislingen an der Steige, Germany. In 1880, there was an amalgamation of Straub & Sohn and A Ritter & Co. and the factory became famous for domestic and art metal ware with an appropriate change of name to Würtemburgische Metallwaren Fabrik AG. A variety of marks have been used during their 150 years of production. The well-known 'ostrich' mark originates from the German word for ostrich, 'Der Strauss' after Daniel Straub, one of the founders. The 'G' in the mark stands for the town of Geislingen, on the River Fils and near Ulm in Baden-Württemburg.
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- Dimensions
- 4.88ʺW × 4.88ʺD × 10.88ʺH
- Styles
- Jugendstil
- Period
- 1910s
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Copper
- Wood
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Copper
- Condition Notes
- Excellent antique condition consistent with age and use. We make our best effort to provide a fair and descriptive condition … moreExcellent antique condition consistent with age and use. We make our best effort to provide a fair and descriptive condition report. Please examine photos attentively for they are an important part of the description. Send us a message to request more details or discuss price. less
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