Jug - Britannia Metal
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Art Nouveau jug made of Britannia metal from Austria, estimated period 1850–1900, dimensions 36 × 16 × 11.5 cm, weight 1.5 kg, in good condition.
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Art Nouveau Jugendsstil Pitcher / Showpiece Jug – AK & Cie (WMF) – circa 1900–1910 – Tin / Britannia Metal
For sale is a beautiful, rare Art Nouveau pitcher with a clamshell lid from the renowned manufacturer Albert Köhler & Cie. (AK & Cie., Vienna) from the period around 1900–1910.
AK & Cie. was a well-known Austrian metalware factory that was acquired by the German WMF around 1900. Pieces with this stamp are sought-after collector’s items of Central European Art Nouveau.
Details & Highlights:
• Manufacturer: AK & Cie. (Albert Köhler & Cie. / WMF)
• Stamp/Brand: Stamped “AK & Cie” on the handle
• Era: Art Nouveau / Jugendstil (about 120 years old)
• Design: flowing, organic relief motifs with lilies/blooms and wave elements on the base; elegant, curved handle and clamshell lid
• Material: Tin / Britannia Metal (with beautiful patina)
Condition:
Age-appropriate, authentic condition with a beautiful natural patina. No deep dents or visible cracks. The lid hinge closes well. For the exact visual condition please refer to the detailed photos.
I will have everything packed by the shipping company UPS.
Art Nouveau Jugendsstil Pitcher / Showpiece Jug – AK & Cie (WMF) – circa 1900–1910 – Tin / Britannia Metal
For sale is a beautiful, rare Art Nouveau pitcher with a clamshell lid from the renowned manufacturer Albert Köhler & Cie. (AK & Cie., Vienna) from the period around 1900–1910.
AK & Cie. was a well-known Austrian metalware factory that was acquired by the German WMF around 1900. Pieces with this stamp are sought-after collector’s items of Central European Art Nouveau.
Details & Highlights:
• Manufacturer: AK & Cie. (Albert Köhler & Cie. / WMF)
• Stamp/Brand: Stamped “AK & Cie” on the handle
• Era: Art Nouveau / Jugendstil (about 120 years old)
• Design: flowing, organic relief motifs with lilies/blooms and wave elements on the base; elegant, curved handle and clamshell lid
• Material: Tin / Britannia Metal (with beautiful patina)
Condition:
Age-appropriate, authentic condition with a beautiful natural patina. No deep dents or visible cracks. The lid hinge closes well. For the exact visual condition please refer to the detailed photos.
I will have everything packed by the shipping company UPS.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Weight
1.5 kg
Country of origin
Austria
Material
Britannia Metal
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
36 cm
Width
16 cm
Depth
11.5 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
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