This object is an antique German silverplate and cobalt dark blue glass centerpiece bowl, WMF / Geislingen - Jardinière - Silverplated . specifically identified in some archival listings as a Rococo fretwork serving piece crafted in 1886. While WMF (Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik) is a renowned German manufacturer known for similar silver-plated and cobalt glass centerpieces from the late 19th and early 20th centuries, this specific design is attributed to German silverplate. *Design Style: The frame features elaborate Rococo fretwork, common in late 19th-century German silverware. Similar WMF pieces often utilize Neoclassical or Art Nouveau motifs like swags, reeded columns, and foliate feet. *Materials: It consists of a reticulated (pierced) metal frame, silverplate, housing a removable cobalt blue glass liner. *Usage: These items were typically used as jardinieres, bonbonnières, or sweetmeat dishes for formal table settings. It have an exelent condition, almost as a new. ---- ----- * I package everything very carefully. to get your item safely to you. * I shipped next day after payment receiving (not in weeckend). * I will be happy to get a feedback after receiving. Good luck with bidding !