Friedrich wilhelm Spahr - Vase - Silver - Art Deco and Art Nouveau
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Two Art Deco Jugendstil vases in apple/green porcelain with a refined 1000 fineness silver overlay, attributed to Friedrich Wilhelm Spahr of Germany, ca. 1930, with the larger vase about 9.5 cm high and the smaller about 7 cm, total weight 182.5 g.
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Two Art Deco vases with fine silver 1000 overlay – Friedrich Wilhelm Spahr – Germany, ca. 1930
Description:
Magnificent pair of antique German Art Deco vases executed in a rare and sought-after apple green and mint green base color, featuring a refined, hand-worked silver overlay. This atelier ensemble may originate from the world-famous silver-galvanization workshop of Friedrich Wilhelm Spahr (Schwäbisch Gmünd, Germany).
Large vase (Signed):
Signature: Fully marked on the silver base with the Spahr signature, the silver content 1000 (pure fine silver) and studio mark 10.
Height: ca. 9.5 cm Weight: 121 grams and is in perfect condition.
Small vase:
Features: The silver overlay stylistically matches perfectly with the larger vase. This little vase is on the porcelain base bearing factory marks: blind number/form number 4436 and a hand-painted red decor number 495 possibly attributed to Spahr.
Silver: Has no visible hallmark on the stand ring, but the silver layer tested positive for silver.
Height: 7 cm Weight: 61.5 grams and is in reasonable condition
Total specifications:
Combined weight: 182.5 grams
Period: ca. 1930 (Art Deco / Jugendstil) Material:
Quality porcelain with pure fine silver (Silver Overlay)
Condition: In nice condition with signs of use
Please view the detail photos carefully for the exact stamps and numbers on the base.
Shipped carefully packed and insured
Two Art Deco vases with fine silver 1000 overlay – Friedrich Wilhelm Spahr – Germany, ca. 1930
Description:
Magnificent pair of antique German Art Deco vases executed in a rare and sought-after apple green and mint green base color, featuring a refined, hand-worked silver overlay. This atelier ensemble may originate from the world-famous silver-galvanization workshop of Friedrich Wilhelm Spahr (Schwäbisch Gmünd, Germany).
Large vase (Signed):
Signature: Fully marked on the silver base with the Spahr signature, the silver content 1000 (pure fine silver) and studio mark 10.
Height: ca. 9.5 cm Weight: 121 grams and is in perfect condition.
Small vase:
Features: The silver overlay stylistically matches perfectly with the larger vase. This little vase is on the porcelain base bearing factory marks: blind number/form number 4436 and a hand-painted red decor number 495 possibly attributed to Spahr.
Silver: Has no visible hallmark on the stand ring, but the silver layer tested positive for silver.
Height: 7 cm Weight: 61.5 grams and is in reasonable condition
Total specifications:
Combined weight: 182.5 grams
Period: ca. 1930 (Art Deco / Jugendstil) Material:
Quality porcelain with pure fine silver (Silver Overlay)
Condition: In nice condition with signs of use
Please view the detail photos carefully for the exact stamps and numbers on the base.
Shipped carefully packed and insured
Details
Era
1900-2000
Style subtype
Jugendstil
Gross weight
121 g
Title additional information
Art Deco and Art Nouveau
Country of origin
Germany
Designer/artist/maker
Friedrich wilhelm Spahr
Material
Silver
Style
Art Nouveau
Colour
Green
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
9.4 cm
Width
7 cm
Depth
6 cm
Diameter
5 cm
Estimated period
1930-1940, 1940-1950
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