Gerhardi & Co. - Coffee set (3) - 1910s Jugendstil - Tin

Gerhardi & Co. – Art Nouveau Tea Set (3 pcs) – Floral Relief Tinware – Germany, ca. 1900–1910

A refined and increasingly collectible three-piece Art Nouveau- Jugendstil tea set by Gerhardi & Co., Lüdenscheid, Germany — a respected manufacturer renowned for high-quality metalware and distinctive Jugendstil designs at the turn of the 20th century.

This elegant ensemble consists of an oval bowl, a milk jug, and a lidded sugar bowl, all executed in pressed tin and unified by beautifully flowing floral relief decoration. The design is quintessential Art Nouveau: organic lines, naturalistic blossoms, and a soft, sculptural surface treatment.

The oval bowl is particularly striking, featuring an asymmetrical floral composition with finely detailed flowers, stems, and a small insect motif — a subtle but sophisticated nod to nature, a hallmark of the period. The milk jug and sugar bowl mirror this aesthetic, with rounded forms, applied feet, and gracefully curved handles.

The sugar bowl bears a clear maker’s mark: “Gerhardi & Co.”, along with capacity indication (1½), confirming its German origin and authenticity.
Gerhardi & Co., based in Lüdenscheid — one of Germany’s historic centers for metal craftsmanship — produced high-quality decorative and functional objects that today are highly appreciated by collectors of Jugendstil metalware.

Dimensions
Bowl: H9 x W28 x D19.5 cm
Milk jug: H 10 cm
Sugar bowl with lid: H16 cm