WMF - Vase - Metal - Britannia metal
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Estimated period 1900–1910, Britannia metal claret jug by WMF in Art Nouveau style, with an articulated lid, measuring 16 cm wide and 36 cm high.
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Fantastic Antique Art Nouveau Wine Jug (Claret Jug) – WMF ca. 1900.
Important wine jug with an articulated cap (claret jug) in Art Nouveau style (Jugendstil). Slender quadrangular-section body with a lozenge-shaped base, resting on four curved geometric feet. Reileved decorative relief all around with botanical motifs of iris flowers and leaves (iris dekor), typical of the period's decorative grammar. Stylized curved handle and a top finial with a floral knob.
WMF (Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik), Geislingen, Germany. Circa 1900–1906.
WMF B: Indicates the manufacturer (Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik) and the base metal used, which in this case is Britannia metal, a high-quality tin alloy, ideal for the fluid reliefs of the Art Nouveau style.
as: Means Artificial Darkening (oxidation). WMF chemically applied this oxidized finish to give the silver a darkened, patinated look of "antique silver", enhancing the depth of the floral reliefs.
I/O: Represents the standard thickness of the silver plating applied over the base metal surface.
It is in fairly good structural condition, with no flaws in that part; it was a highly valued piece. One of the feet shows discoloration—note, this is not a restoration, it has simply lost color, nothing more.
Seller's Story
Antiques are my great passion; all the items I have on auction were found at antique fairs and antique shops mainly from the Lisbon area, but also from the rest of Portugal, a country with a centuries-old history and many fabulous pieces and objects from this long journey, which I present here for auction. Only pieces of good quality, distinctly original, and obviously beautiful. Guarantee of quality and great care in the shipping of the items. Thank you.
Translated by Google TranslateFantastic Antique Art Nouveau Wine Jug (Claret Jug) – WMF ca. 1900.
Important wine jug with an articulated cap (claret jug) in Art Nouveau style (Jugendstil). Slender quadrangular-section body with a lozenge-shaped base, resting on four curved geometric feet. Reileved decorative relief all around with botanical motifs of iris flowers and leaves (iris dekor), typical of the period's decorative grammar. Stylized curved handle and a top finial with a floral knob.
WMF (Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik), Geislingen, Germany. Circa 1900–1906.
WMF B: Indicates the manufacturer (Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik) and the base metal used, which in this case is Britannia metal, a high-quality tin alloy, ideal for the fluid reliefs of the Art Nouveau style.
as: Means Artificial Darkening (oxidation). WMF chemically applied this oxidized finish to give the silver a darkened, patinated look of "antique silver", enhancing the depth of the floral reliefs.
I/O: Represents the standard thickness of the silver plating applied over the base metal surface.
It is in fairly good structural condition, with no flaws in that part; it was a highly valued piece. One of the feet shows discoloration—note, this is not a restoration, it has simply lost color, nothing more.
Seller's Story
Antiques are my great passion; all the items I have on auction were found at antique fairs and antique shops mainly from the Lisbon area, but also from the rest of Portugal, a country with a centuries-old history and many fabulous pieces and objects from this long journey, which I present here for auction. Only pieces of good quality, distinctly original, and obviously beautiful. Guarantee of quality and great care in the shipping of the items. Thank you.
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Era
1900-2000
Title additional information
Britannia metal
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
Germany
Material
Metal
Manufacturer/brand
WMF
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
36 cm
Width
16 cm
Depth
12 cm
Estimated period
1900-1910
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