Bottle cork (2) - Silverplated - Max und Moritz

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Antique set of two silver-plated bottle stoppers in Art Nouveau style, depicting Max and Moritz, dating from circa 1900–1920 in Germany, each about 8 cm high and 3.5 cm wide, with a combined metal weight of 117.2 g and good condition with minor signs of ageing.

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Antique set of two silver-plated bottle stoppers depicting Max and Moritz, the famous mischievous characters created by German illustrator Wilhelm Busch. Attributed to WMF (Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik), Germany, early 20th century, circa 1900–1920.

Both figures feature finely detailed clothing, expressive faces and decorative circular bases. The metal parts bear manufacturer's marks.

Height: 8 cm each, excluding corks. Width: approximately 3.5 cm. Combined weight of the metal figures: 117.2 g, excluding corks.

Good antique condition with natural patina, signs of age and wear to the silver plating. Please examine the photographs carefully.

Sold as a matching set of two with cork stoppers.

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Antique set of two silver-plated bottle stoppers depicting Max and Moritz, the famous mischievous characters created by German illustrator Wilhelm Busch. Attributed to WMF (Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik), Germany, early 20th century, circa 1900–1920.

Both figures feature finely detailed clothing, expressive faces and decorative circular bases. The metal parts bear manufacturer's marks.

Height: 8 cm each, excluding corks. Width: approximately 3.5 cm. Combined weight of the metal figures: 117.2 g, excluding corks.

Good antique condition with natural patina, signs of age and wear to the silver plating. Please examine the photographs carefully.

Sold as a matching set of two with cork stoppers.

Seller's Story

Antiques - silver jewelry, porcelain, paintings, collectibles and more!

Details

Era
1900-2000
Weight
117.2 g
Title additional information
Max und Moritz
No. of items
2
Country of origin
Germany
Material
Silverplated
Colour
Silver
Style
Art Nouveau
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
8 cm
Width
3.5 cm
Depth
3.5 cm
Estimated period
1900-1910, 1910-1920
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