Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik - Albert Mayer (attr.) - Wine cooler - silvered Britannia metal - Floral decoration

Elegant Jugendstil wine- or champagne cooler with two handles and floral decoration including a daffodil, an iris and a butterfly, produced by the well-known German manufacturer WMF (Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik) between 1890 and 1910

On the bottom marked with the official factory mark, the running ostrich in a diamond with the letters WMF / G
The letter 'B' indicates the base metal and stands for Britannia metal, a tin alloy used as the substrate for silvering
The notch 'I/O' is the silvering gauge and indicates a normal or standard thickness of the silver layer
The star (six-pointed) is an additional quality mark that was typically used for export products (often specifically for the French market)

Note: residues of polishing compound in the relief and signs of wear on the inside

In good condition, wear in line with age and use

Each item is packed with the utmost care and shipped insured