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WMF Geislingen – large antique vase – Ostrich mark WMF/G – ca. 1909–1930 – 32.5 cm
Description
Large and expressive antique vase from the renowned Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik (WMF), Geislingen, from the early 20th century.
Particularly interesting is the clearly visible historical WMF ostrich mark on the underside. The characteristic ostrich, the letters WMF, and the "G" beneath it can be seen, in front of a fully horizontally striped background.
This version of the WMF ostrich mark is dated in the relevant brand references to the period from about 1909 to about 1930. The stamp is clearly visible in the included close-up photos.
The vase stands a stately height of 32.5 cm and has an elegant, elongated form. The slender neck transitions into a flared body and ends at the top with a multi-profiled rim.
Especially decorative is the broad, plastically worked relief band in the lower area. Recurrent stylized leaf and palmette motifs are framed by geometric and ornamental elements, giving the piece the characteristic decorative expression of the era.
The surface and patina, built up over decades, has been intentionally preserved. The object has not been aggressively polished to high gloss in order not to impair its historical character.
Manufacturer: Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik (WMF), Geislingen
Brand: historical WMF ostrich mark with “WMF/G” and a completely striped background
Dating: ca. 1909–1930
Origin: Germany
Era: early 20th century
Style: Jugendstil / historicizing ornamentation
Material: metal alloy
Height: ca. 32.5 cm
Max. width/diameter: ca. 11.5 cm
Condition
Good, authentic age-appropriate condition with visible patina and age- and wear-related surface traces. These underscore the historical character of the object over 95 years old.
Please examine all photographs carefully; they are part of the condition description.
A decorative and collectible large WMF vase with a historic ostrich mark – an attractive example of German metalware production from the first third of the 20th century.