Art Nouveau Silver Jardiniere with Glass Insert from Bruckmann & Sons, Germany, 1900s

Description

Elegant, festive silver vessel with a wide oval vertical wall standing on four feet attached to the lower rim, central … more Elegant, festive silver vessel with a wide oval vertical wall standing on four feet attached to the lower rim, central cartouches on the front and back, supported by a surrounding, relief and openwork flower and leaf interlacing, slightly curved upper edge, two handles attached to the sides in the form of wavy ribbons pulled out of the interlacing. Matching glass insert with curved upper edge and incised arch and fan decoration, as well as a large cut bottom star. Dimensions: Height: 13,0 cm / 5.11 in Width: 46,5 cm / 18.30 in Depth: 26,0 cm / 10.23 in Silver weight: ca. 800 grams / ca. 25.72 troy oz Hallmarks: - Crescent + Crown - German official hallmark from 1888 - 800 - fineness - Eagle mark (rubbed)- Master's sign BRUCKMANN & SONS - Silver goods factory, Heilbronn, Germany, established 1805, Peter Bruckmann (1865-1937) was the first chairman of the 'Deutscher Werkbund', founded in 1907. The Bruckmann company produced numerous precious silver objects designed by well-known designers. The company existed until 1973. - Tremolier line - silver fineness test line Manufactured circa 1900 Condition: very well maintained, silver cleaned and polished, glass completely 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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