Decorative ornament - lazarus posen witwe - Silver tripod - Austria
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Solid silver tripod with a crystal basin, in Jugendstil/Art Nouveau style, dating to 1850–1900, by Lazarus Posen Witwe, Vienna, stamped 800 and model 6115.
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Description from the seller
Massive silver tripod and crystal plate
This antique three-legged center table coupe features a solid-silver mount from the neoclassical / Empire era (in the taste of the Athenians or the “Egyptian Revival”) supporting a engraved crystal basin.
The hallmarks
The Crescent and Crown (Halbmond und Krone): This official mark (visible just before the number 800) was introduced in Germany in 1888 as the national standard to certify solid silver.
800: Indicates a silver purity of 800/1000 (the German standard of the time).
6115: This is the model or catalog number of the manufacturer for this particular object. POSEN:
The signature of the prestigious house Lazarus Posen Witwe.
History of the Posen House
The jewelry and silverware house Lazarus Posen Witwe (the Widow of Lazarus Posen) was founded in Frankfurt am Main in 1869 by Brendina Wetzlar. It became one of the largest producers of luxury silver and Judaica pieces in Germany, received a royal patent in 1903, and opened a branch in Berlin. Due to Nazi persecutions, the Jewish family business was expropriated and forced to close its doors in 1938 during Kristallnacht.
Massive silver tripod and crystal plate
This antique three-legged center table coupe features a solid-silver mount from the neoclassical / Empire era (in the taste of the Athenians or the “Egyptian Revival”) supporting a engraved crystal basin.
The hallmarks
The Crescent and Crown (Halbmond und Krone): This official mark (visible just before the number 800) was introduced in Germany in 1888 as the national standard to certify solid silver.
800: Indicates a silver purity of 800/1000 (the German standard of the time).
6115: This is the model or catalog number of the manufacturer for this particular object. POSEN:
The signature of the prestigious house Lazarus Posen Witwe.
History of the Posen House
The jewelry and silverware house Lazarus Posen Witwe (the Widow of Lazarus Posen) was founded in Frankfurt am Main in 1869 by Brendina Wetzlar. It became one of the largest producers of luxury silver and Judaica pieces in Germany, received a royal patent in 1903, and opened a branch in Berlin. Due to Nazi persecutions, the Jewish family business was expropriated and forced to close its doors in 1938 during Kristallnacht.
Details
Specific region of origin
Wien
Silver type
.800 silver
Gross weight
800 g
Style subtype
Jugendstil
Era
1400-1900
Number of objects
1
Model
Silver tripod
Material
Crystal, Silver
Country of origin
Austria
Style
Art Nouveau
Manufacturer/brand
lazarus posen witwe
Colour
Silver
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
12 cm
Width
16 cm
Depth
2 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
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