Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik (WMF) - Albert Mayer (attr.) - Bottle coaster - Model 130 - silver-plated Britannia metal

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Antique Art Nouveau silvered Britannia metal bottle coaster, WMF model 130, circa 1880, in good used condition with minor wear to the silvering, measurements 10 x 10 cm and 7.3 cm high, origin Germany (Baden-Württemberg).

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Antique Art Nouveau silver-plated bottle coaster in a neoclassical or Bacchic style, typically decorated with relief work (repoussé) of playing putti (cherubs), bacchanals and grapevines from circa 1880 (Gründerzeit)

Bottom marked with the official factory mark, the running ostrich in a diamond with the letters WMF / G
The letter 'B' denotes the base metal and stands for Britannia metal, a tin alloy used as the substrate for the silvering
The 'I/O' mark indicates the silvering grade and denotes a normal or standard thickness of the silver layer
The 'OX' stands for oxidized silver

Model number "130"

Note: slight wear to the silvering and slight scratches in the decorative pattern

In good condition, wear commensurate with age and use

Each item is packed with the greatest care and shipped insured

Antique Art Nouveau silver-plated bottle coaster in a neoclassical or Bacchic style, typically decorated with relief work (repoussé) of playing putti (cherubs), bacchanals and grapevines from circa 1880 (Gründerzeit)

Bottom marked with the official factory mark, the running ostrich in a diamond with the letters WMF / G
The letter 'B' denotes the base metal and stands for Britannia metal, a tin alloy used as the substrate for the silvering
The 'I/O' mark indicates the silvering grade and denotes a normal or standard thickness of the silver layer
The 'OX' stands for oxidized silver

Model number "130"

Note: slight wear to the silvering and slight scratches in the decorative pattern

In good condition, wear commensurate with age and use

Each item is packed with the greatest care and shipped insured

Details

Over 200 years old
No
Specific region of origin
Baden-Württemberg
Style subtype
Jugendstil
Weight
0.42 kg
Era
1400-1900
Country of origin
Germany
Designer/artist/maker
Albert Mayer (attr.)
Manufacturer/brand
Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik (WMF)
Model
Model 130
Material
silver-plated Britannia metal
Colour
Silver
Style
Art Nouveau
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
7.3 cm
Width
10 cm
Depth
10 cm
Estimated period
circa 1880
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Objects sold
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