Mauquoy Dinant - Jardinière - Art Nouveau dinanderie cache-pot on claw feet - Brass - Yellow Copper

Art Nouveau Dinanderie Cache-pot / Jardinière on claw feet – Mauquoy Dinant (Belgium) – circa 1900-1910

A splendid and extremely rare antique Art Nouveau (Jugendstil) cache-pot / jardinière, crafted in the historic center of copper and brass smithing art: Dinant, Belgium.

This top piece of high-quality Dinanderie bears on its underside the sought-after and prestigious maker’s mark of Mauquoy Dinant, complete with the official city coat of arms.

The globular flower pot is a masterpiece of craftsmanship. The wall around is decorated with a beautifully driven and chiseled relief of stylized floral Art Nouveau motifs and graceful whip-like lines. This decoration is set against a very refined, hand-hammered (martelé) background. The deeper parts are subtly accented with a light patina, giving the organic patterns a fabulous depth.

The object rests on three monumental and detailed claw feet and is equipped on the sides with two robust, stylized knob handles. A museum piece of Belgian decorative arts heritage from the early 20th century!

Details & Specifications:

• Object: Cache-pot / Jardinière / Flowerpot on legs
• Maker / Workshop: Mauquoy Dinant (Belgium)
• Style: Art Nouveau / Jugendstil
• Dating: Circa 1900 - 1910
• Material: Yellow copper / Brass (Laiton) with cast claw feet
• Makers mark: Underside fully stamped with the Mauquoy Dinant factory mark and city coat of arms

Condition Report:

The cache-pot is in a beautiful, authentic antique state with a distinctive patina character. The brass has a warm, golden glow. No major dents or cracks. The interior shows a completely natural and dark oxidation patina that attests to historical use. See the extensive photo reportage for an accurate impression of this lot.

This antique object will be packed with the utmost care in professional, shock-absorbing materials. The lot will, of course, be fully insured and shipped to the winning bidder with track & trace."