Franz Mosgau - Centrepiece - Silver
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Rectangular silver jardinière centrepiece by Franz Mosgau of Berlin, in Jugendstil/Art Nouveau, with a hand‑faceted clear glass interior basin, geometric pierced walls, a central chased frieze with garlands and floral motifs, and cabriole feet, measuring 38 × 14 × 10 cm and weighing about 352 g, circa 1910–1915, hallmarked Mezzaluna e corona with 800 silver and the maker’s mark FZM; condition: silver with light patina, no visible dents, glass intact, one foot slightly bent.
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Jardinière / rectangular centerpiece with a hand-molten frosted glass inner insert.
Silver mount with two wide side handles in square-ring form, pierced walls with a geometric lozenge motif, central chased band with festoons, garlands and stylized floral motifs. Scroll feet on a rectangular base
Dimensions: silver structure: cm. 38 x 14 x 10 (handle to handle)
liner: cm. 25, 5 x 13, 7 x 10
Weight: approx: 352 g.
Material: 800 silver
Era / Origin: 1905 - 1915; Germany
Stamp: Crescent and crown, 800 silver hallmark, and the maker's initials: "FZM" - Franz Mosgau, Berlin. The company known for table silver in the Jugendstil and Art Deco styles.
Condition: silver with light patina, no visible dents, pierced work intact, handle joints solid, original crystal without chips visible, one foot slightly bent, as in the photo.
Jardinière / rectangular centerpiece with a hand-molten frosted glass inner insert.
Silver mount with two wide side handles in square-ring form, pierced walls with a geometric lozenge motif, central chased band with festoons, garlands and stylized floral motifs. Scroll feet on a rectangular base
Dimensions: silver structure: cm. 38 x 14 x 10 (handle to handle)
liner: cm. 25, 5 x 13, 7 x 10
Weight: approx: 352 g.
Material: 800 silver
Era / Origin: 1905 - 1915; Germany
Stamp: Crescent and crown, 800 silver hallmark, and the maker's initials: "FZM" - Franz Mosgau, Berlin. The company known for table silver in the Jugendstil and Art Deco styles.
Condition: silver with light patina, no visible dents, pierced work intact, handle joints solid, original crystal without chips visible, one foot slightly bent, as in the photo.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Style subtype
Jugendstil
Gross weight
352 g
Specific region of origin
Berlino
Country of origin
Germany
Manufacturer/brand
Franz Mosgau
Material
Silver
Style
Art Nouveau
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
10 cm
Width
38 cm
Depth
14 cm
Estimated period
1910-1920
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