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Oval Art Nouveau WMF serving tray from Geislingen, Germany, circa 1900–1918, with a metal base and silver-plated finish, in good used condition with normal wear and slight oxidation.
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Oval Art Nouveau serving tray (Jugendstil), WMF (Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik), Geislingen, Germany, c. 1900 – 1918, metal base (usually Britannia metal or brass) silver-plated.
Central ostrich: Official WMF logo with the ostrich inserted in a diamond inside a hatch-marked rectangle, a mark used specifically in this period of the early 20th century. The letter G represents the Geislingen factory.
Warranty of silver plating in normal thickness (equivalent to 1 gram of silver per square decimetre of surface).
Oxidized finish, an intentional factory chemical treatment to darken concave areas and create a three-dimensional artistic contrast that enhances the decorative reliefs.
Elegant decorative tray with flowing organic lines characteristic of the Central European Art Nouveau movement. The frame features a cut-out design with stylized foliate motifs and two griffins perfectly integrated into the perforated structure. It presents an authentic historic patina.
Normal signs of wear to the silver layer due to age and use, with slight oxidation on the service face. Free of restorations or serious structural flaws.
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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Oval Art Nouveau serving tray (Jugendstil), WMF (Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik), Geislingen, Germany, c. 1900 – 1918, metal base (usually Britannia metal or brass) silver-plated.
Central ostrich: Official WMF logo with the ostrich inserted in a diamond inside a hatch-marked rectangle, a mark used specifically in this period of the early 20th century. The letter G represents the Geislingen factory.
Warranty of silver plating in normal thickness (equivalent to 1 gram of silver per square decimetre of surface).
Oxidized finish, an intentional factory chemical treatment to darken concave areas and create a three-dimensional artistic contrast that enhances the decorative reliefs.
Elegant decorative tray with flowing organic lines characteristic of the Central European Art Nouveau movement. The frame features a cut-out design with stylized foliate motifs and two griffins perfectly integrated into the perforated structure. It presents an authentic historic patina.
Normal signs of wear to the silver layer due to age and use, with slight oxidation on the service face. Free of restorations or serious structural flaws.
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
No reserve price!
Number of objects
1
Material
Metal
Designer/artist/maker
WMF
Country of origin
Germany
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
2.5 cm
Width
30.5 cm
Depth
18.5 cm
Estimated period
1900-1910, 1910-1920
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