Orivit - Jardinière - Spelter

A superb cold-gilt spelter jardinière on four feet and its bespoke glass liner, circa 1900, measuring 27,5cm in length and weighing 864g, decorated with a female head in three quarter aspect to each side, her long hair sweeping towards the sides in true Jugenstil form, with organically shaped handles.

Literature:

* Bröhan Museum VI, Metallkunst der Moderne, illustrated on page 244.
* ORIVIT Art Nouveau Pewter from Cologne: The holdings of the Gertrud Funke-Kaiser Collection, Zons District Museum, illustrated on pages 57 and 79.

Condition: Excellent, no significant damages or repairs. Minimal wear.

This lot will be carefully packaged and sent by registered and insured mail.