C.E.Deffner, Carl Deffner - Carafe - Copper, Brass

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An Art Nouveau decanter dating to 1910–1920, made of copper and brass, 16 cm wide, 16 cm deep and 40 cm high, designed by C. E. Deffner in Germany, with a tin-lined interior and a decorative monkey hinge holding the lid.

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A beautiful carafe in Art Nouveau style.

This item is an antique carafe from the Jugendstil period (Art Nouveau), made by C.E. Deffner from Germany.
• Material: The carafe is crafted from copper and brass.
• Design: The piece features characteristic Art Nouveau details and the inscription C E D at the bottom.
• Interior: The inside of the carafe is tin-lined.
• Condition: authentic with some light wear.
Very imaginatively designed with the monkey as a hinge.
The lid opens and makes the monkey stand upright.
Its hind legs are the hinge.
The tail the handle.
And with the forelegs it holds the lid in place.

A beautiful carafe in Art Nouveau style.

This item is an antique carafe from the Jugendstil period (Art Nouveau), made by C.E. Deffner from Germany.
• Material: The carafe is crafted from copper and brass.
• Design: The piece features characteristic Art Nouveau details and the inscription C E D at the bottom.
• Interior: The inside of the carafe is tin-lined.
• Condition: authentic with some light wear.
Very imaginatively designed with the monkey as a hinge.
The lid opens and makes the monkey stand upright.
Its hind legs are the hinge.
The tail the handle.
And with the forelegs it holds the lid in place.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Country of origin
Germany
Designer/artist/maker
C.E.Deffner, Carl Deffner
Material
Brass, Copper
Style
Art Nouveau
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
40 cm
Width
16 cm
Depth
16 cm
Estimated period
1910-1920
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