Coffee maker - Brass, Silverplated - WMF
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Selected by Ger van Oers
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Estimate € 650 - € 800
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Description from the seller
Ancient WMF Art Nouveau Samovar Coffee Urn in Brass with Rechaud Burner, Model 140, circa 1905
Antique WMF coffee urn / samovar with original rechaud – Geometric Art Nouveau (circa 1903–1910)
For sale is a museum-quality and exceptionally well-preserved collectible from the WMF (Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik) house in Geislingen an der Steige. It is an antique coffee urn (samovar) on a three-legged stand, including the associated original spirit burner (rechaud).
The object is an outstanding example of the geometric Art Nouveau of the era between 1903 and 1910, whose form was heavily influenced by the designs of the Wiener Werkstätte.
Design & Special Features
• Material: High-quality brass, finely hammered and chased.
• Decoration: Circular, raised buckel- and circle-decor on the body, as well as geometric lines and dot patterns on the solid legs.
• Heat protection: The original tap features a completely intact, original bast/basket-weave wrapping. In the period, this served as functional heat protection when pouring the hot beverage.
• Completeness: The set includes the three-legged base, the large liquid container with lid and carrying handles, as well as the precisely fitted burner with a cap in the foot area.
Historical Marking
On the underside of the bottom sits the rare and historically precisely datable “ostrich mark.” The punch shows WMF’s emblem animal (an ostrich) embedded in a lozenge or a dashed square. Above are the initials “WMF” and below the letter “G” for the Geislingen production site. This specific marking was used by WMF exclusively in the period from 1903 to 1910. Additionally, the object is stamped with the model number 140.
Condition
The samovar is in an excellent, age-appropriate original condition with a beautiful, authentic patina. It has deliberately not been chemically cleaned or heavily polished to preserve the historic character and collector value. There are no major damages or deep dents. The bast weave on the tap is remarkably well preserved for an age of over 110 years. The burner is complete and functional.
• Manufacturer: WMF (Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik)
• Place of manufacture: Geislingen, Germany
• Age: approx. 1903 – 1910 (Art Nouveau / Jugendstil)
• Model number: 140
• Included: Coffee urn with lid, stand, spirit burner with cap.
Ancient WMF Art Nouveau Samovar Coffee Urn in Brass with Rechaud Burner, Model 140, circa 1905
Antique WMF coffee urn / samovar with original rechaud – Geometric Art Nouveau (circa 1903–1910)
For sale is a museum-quality and exceptionally well-preserved collectible from the WMF (Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik) house in Geislingen an der Steige. It is an antique coffee urn (samovar) on a three-legged stand, including the associated original spirit burner (rechaud).
The object is an outstanding example of the geometric Art Nouveau of the era between 1903 and 1910, whose form was heavily influenced by the designs of the Wiener Werkstätte.
Design & Special Features
• Material: High-quality brass, finely hammered and chased.
• Decoration: Circular, raised buckel- and circle-decor on the body, as well as geometric lines and dot patterns on the solid legs.
• Heat protection: The original tap features a completely intact, original bast/basket-weave wrapping. In the period, this served as functional heat protection when pouring the hot beverage.
• Completeness: The set includes the three-legged base, the large liquid container with lid and carrying handles, as well as the precisely fitted burner with a cap in the foot area.
Historical Marking
On the underside of the bottom sits the rare and historically precisely datable “ostrich mark.” The punch shows WMF’s emblem animal (an ostrich) embedded in a lozenge or a dashed square. Above are the initials “WMF” and below the letter “G” for the Geislingen production site. This specific marking was used by WMF exclusively in the period from 1903 to 1910. Additionally, the object is stamped with the model number 140.
Condition
The samovar is in an excellent, age-appropriate original condition with a beautiful, authentic patina. It has deliberately not been chemically cleaned or heavily polished to preserve the historic character and collector value. There are no major damages or deep dents. The bast weave on the tap is remarkably well preserved for an age of over 110 years. The burner is complete and functional.
• Manufacturer: WMF (Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik)
• Place of manufacture: Geislingen, Germany
• Age: approx. 1903 – 1910 (Art Nouveau / Jugendstil)
• Model number: 140
• Included: Coffee urn with lid, stand, spirit burner with cap.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Weight
1 kg
Title additional information
WMF
Number of objects
1
Country of Origin
Germany
Material
Brass, Silverplated
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
41 cm
Width
20 cm
Depth
16 cm
In Working Order
No
Estimated period
1900-1910
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