Art Nouveau Silver Jardinière with Cut Glass Liner from Wilhelm Binder, Germany, 1890s

Description

Elegant silver vessel in an oval base shape with a protruding base, four curved profiled straps tapering like pilasters to … more Elegant silver vessel in an oval base shape with a protruding base, four curved profiled straps tapering like pilasters to volute feet, the intervening panels framed with fine thread and leaf decoration, surrounding profiled strips and bands on the lower and upper rim, partially decorated with flower garlands and leaves, raised and intertwined volute handles with acanthus leaf overlays on the sides. Matching glass insert with curved upper edge, facet cut on the upper edge and in the extension of the pilasters, cut bottom star. Total dimensions: height: 16,5 cm / 6.49 in width: 52,0 cm / 20.47 in depth: 25,5 cm / 10.03 in silver weight: 700 grams / 22.50 troy oz hallmarks: crescent + crown - german official hallmark from 1888 925 - fineness 'w'-hammer-'b' - master's sign wilhelm binder, silver goods factory, schwäbisch gmünd, established 1869 condition: very well maintained, silver cleaned and polished, glass insert fully intact. 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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