洗面器セット (2) - A. Wellner & Söhne, Aue, Saxony / AL⦾COR - Metal - 典礼用祭壇セット

Exceptional Liturgical Ewer/Altar Set (Pitcher and Basin) – late 20th century
Exceptional piece of European sacred art and metalwork from the turn of the century. This elegant ewer set combines an exceptional German-made pitcher with a dazzling Spanish basin, offering a perfect contrast between the technical sobriety of Central European design and the ornamental richness of the Spanish historicist Baroque.
-Origin:
*Pitcher: Germany (A. Wellner & Söhne, Aue, Saxony).
*Basin: Spain (Alcor / Alcor Spain).
-Style:
*Pitcher: Victorian Eclecticism / Stylized Neo-Baroque, with elegant, flowing lines that anticipate the refinement of Art Nouveau.
*Basin: Spanish Neo-Baroque Historicism with profuse relief ornamentation.
-Material: Alpaca silver-plated (German silver or Maillechort in France).
-Technique
*Pitcher: Molded, turned, and assembled by hand. Cast and chiseled legs and handle finial.
*Basin: Stamped, embossed, and ornately carved.
-Ornamentation
*Pitcher: Features a stylized, elliptical spout and an arched handle with a spherical top and a stylized lower support. It stands on four claw feet decorated with embossed acanthus leaves.
*Basin: Scalloped and outlined rim with a wide, decorated wing featuring vegetal motifs, a floral frieze, baroque scrolls, and raised, embossed oval medallions (smooth, polished cabochons).
Measurements:
1. Pitcher:
*Total height: 27 cm
*Total width (including handle): 24 cm
2. Basin:
*Total diameter: 30 cm
*Height: 4.5 cm
More measurements in the photos
-Hallmarks and Marks of Authenticity
*Pitcher: Lower basin with the iconic Elephant hallmark, attributed to the renowned silversmith A. Wellner & Söhne (Aue, Saxony), accompanied by the hallmark ALP.PLA. (Alpaca Versilbert / Silver-Plated Alpaca).
*Washbasin: Hallmark on the smooth center rim with the inscription AL⦾COR SPAIN, registered trademark of the historic Spanish manufacturer of precious metal goods.
Condition: Good antique condition with signs of use and patina consistent with its age and as shown in the photos.
Versatility: Although originally designed for liturgical use on altars (ceremonial washing basin) or in the dressing rooms of the upper bourgeoisie, today it is a piece of immense collectible and decorative value. Perfect as a stately centerpiece, ceremonial vase, statement piece in antique displays, period settings, or a highly distinguished film prop.
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