WMF / Geislingen, (?) - Coaster (6) - Silverplated
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Description from the seller
Rare set of silver-plated coasters in a clearly Art Nouveau style, probably produced by WMF in the early 20th century.
It was not possible to find a maker's mark, so the attribution to WMF is purely based on similar items that are marked.
Each coaster features a distinctive decoration with flowers gathered in a bouquet with very sinuous shapes.
Some pieces show defects and losses on the flower stems. The silver plating is also oxidized. Despite these flaws, the coasters remain an exceptional example of an Art Nouveau object.
In good condition.
Dimensions: 10 x 10.5 x 6.5; space for a glass or cup 6.3 cm.
Seller's Story
My name is Riccardo, I recently graduated in Art History from the University of Florence and I am passionate about porcelain. From tableware to artist vases, from figurines to tea and coffee sets, I am fascinated by the mastery and the ability of great artisans and designers who shape this so fragile material, turning a raw mass into masterpieces with a story to tell. During my years at university I became interested in the history of 19th- and 20th-century tableware art; today, every day, I work with prestigious porcelain pieces that always have something to say to me and to those who purchase them. Of my work I love that I can discover more about the objects I find as I travel around Italy, always learning something new. I always strive to convey to my clients this passion I have for the objects I sell, certain that each one of them has a story to tell: the story of who created it, the story of who preserved it, and the story of who will give it a new life.
Translated by Google TranslateRare set of silver-plated coasters in a clearly Art Nouveau style, probably produced by WMF in the early 20th century.
It was not possible to find a maker's mark, so the attribution to WMF is purely based on similar items that are marked.
Each coaster features a distinctive decoration with flowers gathered in a bouquet with very sinuous shapes.
Some pieces show defects and losses on the flower stems. The silver plating is also oxidized. Despite these flaws, the coasters remain an exceptional example of an Art Nouveau object.
In good condition.
Dimensions: 10 x 10.5 x 6.5; space for a glass or cup 6.3 cm.
Seller's Story
My name is Riccardo, I recently graduated in Art History from the University of Florence and I am passionate about porcelain. From tableware to artist vases, from figurines to tea and coffee sets, I am fascinated by the mastery and the ability of great artisans and designers who shape this so fragile material, turning a raw mass into masterpieces with a story to tell. During my years at university I became interested in the history of 19th- and 20th-century tableware art; today, every day, I work with prestigious porcelain pieces that always have something to say to me and to those who purchase them. Of my work I love that I can discover more about the objects I find as I travel around Italy, always learning something new. I always strive to convey to my clients this passion I have for the objects I sell, certain that each one of them has a story to tell: the story of who created it, the story of who preserved it, and the story of who will give it a new life.
Translated by Google TranslateDetails
Era
1900-2000
No. of items
6
Country of Origin
Germany
Manufacturer/ Brand
(?), WMF / Geislingen
Material
Silverplated
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
10 cm
Width
10.5 cm
Depth
6.5 cm
Estimated period
1900-1910
