WMF - WMF - Germany - circa 1900 - Art Nouveau - Two-section Table Stand with a Figure of a Girl - Serving dish - Metal






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A WMF Germany Art Nouveau two-section metal table stand dating from circa 1900–1920s, 46 cm wide, 34.5 cm high and 20 cm deep, weighing 1.9 kg, in good condition with minor signs of ageing.
Description from the seller
An elegant Art Nouveau/Jugendstil table stand by WMF (Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik). The composition features a seated young woman.
At the bottom is a wide base with two oval sections decorated with WMF's characteristic floral ornamentation. At the front is a large motif of leaves and berries. Some of the stems and leaves are highlighted in a warm brass/gold tone, creating a two-tone metal effect.
The item can be used as a tabletop vide-poche/pocket emptier, a stand for sweets or jewellery, or as a decorative centrepiece for a table or chest of drawers.amped marks to base.
On the reverse side, there are cast WMF hallmarks:
- an ostrich in a polygonal frame with the inscription WMF
- the letter B (Britannia metal, a tin-based alloy)
- I/O – standard silver plating
- OX – oxidised (darkened) finish.
Please note the following:
- the fingers on the right hand of the female figure are missing (see detailed photos);
- there is wear and partial loss of silver plating on the reliefs;
- there are slight scratches, pinholes and patina on the surface;
Professional multi-layer packaging: filler. Shipping with tracking number.
Important information: Please be informed that shipping to the USA is temporarily suspended due to postal restrictions.
An elegant Art Nouveau/Jugendstil table stand by WMF (Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik). The composition features a seated young woman.
At the bottom is a wide base with two oval sections decorated with WMF's characteristic floral ornamentation. At the front is a large motif of leaves and berries. Some of the stems and leaves are highlighted in a warm brass/gold tone, creating a two-tone metal effect.
The item can be used as a tabletop vide-poche/pocket emptier, a stand for sweets or jewellery, or as a decorative centrepiece for a table or chest of drawers.amped marks to base.
On the reverse side, there are cast WMF hallmarks:
- an ostrich in a polygonal frame with the inscription WMF
- the letter B (Britannia metal, a tin-based alloy)
- I/O – standard silver plating
- OX – oxidised (darkened) finish.
Please note the following:
- the fingers on the right hand of the female figure are missing (see detailed photos);
- there is wear and partial loss of silver plating on the reliefs;
- there are slight scratches, pinholes and patina on the surface;
Professional multi-layer packaging: filler. Shipping with tracking number.
Important information: Please be informed that shipping to the USA is temporarily suspended due to postal restrictions.
