WMF / Geislingen - Samovar - 1910-1920 - Brass
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This working WMF brass hot-water kettle, made in Germany around 1910–1920, has a fluted body, a spirit burner and a 1.75-litre capacity, in the Moderne style.
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For sale is an exceptionally beautiful antique hot-water kettle or tea urn (samovar/Dröppelminna) made by the renowned Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik (WMF) in Geislingen, Germany.
This piece is a wonderful example of industrial design from the transition between late Art Nouveau and early Art Deco, dating to around 1910–1920.
The model stands out with its elegantly shaped, fluted (ribbed) polished sheet-brass body, two curved side handles, and matching lid with decorative finial. The kettle rests securely on a three-legged stand, firmly attached to a round base plate. At the center is the original removable spirit burner. Hot water can be poured conveniently through the functional front tap.
This piece is distinguished by its rare collector’s size and generous capacity of 1.75 liters. The underside is also stamped with WMF model number 123.
• Manufacturer: WMF (Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik), Geislingen, Germany
• Model number: 123 (stamped)
• Material: Brass, originally tin-lined inside
• Period/date: Around 1910–1920
• Capacity: 1.75 liters
• Height: approx. 36 cm
For sale is an exceptionally beautiful antique hot-water kettle or tea urn (samovar/Dröppelminna) made by the renowned Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik (WMF) in Geislingen, Germany.
This piece is a wonderful example of industrial design from the transition between late Art Nouveau and early Art Deco, dating to around 1910–1920.
The model stands out with its elegantly shaped, fluted (ribbed) polished sheet-brass body, two curved side handles, and matching lid with decorative finial. The kettle rests securely on a three-legged stand, firmly attached to a round base plate. At the center is the original removable spirit burner. Hot water can be poured conveniently through the functional front tap.
This piece is distinguished by its rare collector’s size and generous capacity of 1.75 liters. The underside is also stamped with WMF model number 123.
• Manufacturer: WMF (Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik), Geislingen, Germany
• Model number: 123 (stamped)
• Material: Brass, originally tin-lined inside
• Period/date: Around 1910–1920
• Capacity: 1.75 liters
• Height: approx. 36 cm
Details
Era
1900-2000
Country of Origin
Germany
Manufacturer/ Brand
WMF / Geislingen
Model
1910-1920
Material
Brass
Style
Modern
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
36 cm
Width
20 cm
Depth
20 cm
In Working Order
Yes
Estimated period
1910-1920
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