WMF / Geislingen - Container - Metal

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An octagonal German metal Art Nouveau box dating from 1910–1920, 7 cm wide, 7 cm high and 7 cm deep, weighing 280 g, with a 90/BB hallmark suggesting silvering or a metal alloy finish and a ring lid handle, in good used condition with age-related patina.

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The depicted antique metal tin with Jugendstil engravings and the hallmark “90 / BB” (probably tin or metal alloy plating, often with a silver content or silvered) can be characterized as follows:Material & hallmarks: The base mark “90” indicates silver plating (glimmer/precision silver finish by gram per area) or a specific tin/metal alloy, while “BB” points to the manufacturer or workshop.Design & style: The tin has an octagonal shape with typical floral and geometric Jugendstil motifs (Art Nouveau) as well as a ring-shaped lid handle.Status: The interior and the inner lid surface show age-related patina, signs of use, and oxidation, which underscore the antique character.

The depicted antique metal tin with Jugendstil engravings and the hallmark “90 / BB” (probably tin or metal alloy plating, often with a silver content or silvered) can be characterized as follows:Material & hallmarks: The base mark “90” indicates silver plating (glimmer/precision silver finish by gram per area) or a specific tin/metal alloy, while “BB” points to the manufacturer or workshop.Design & style: The tin has an octagonal shape with typical floral and geometric Jugendstil motifs (Art Nouveau) as well as a ring-shaped lid handle.Status: The interior and the inner lid surface show age-related patina, signs of use, and oxidation, which underscore the antique character.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Weight
280 g
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
Germany
Manufacturer/brand
WMF / Geislingen
Material
Metal
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
7 cm
Width
7 cm
Depth
7 cm
Estimated period
1910-1920
GermanyVerified
2
Objects sold
Private

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