BY WÜRTTEMBERGISCHE METALLWARENFABRIK (WMF), GEISLINGEN, EARLY 20TH CENTURY

This design is depicted in WMF's 1906 British catalogue, but may have been available in Germany earlier. In the catalogue, the model is described under number 226 as: "Centrepiece, silver plated, I/O quality, "Old Silver" finish, shells gilt inside, richly cut crystal "Z" glasses, 350/- each. If finished bright, 360/- each" (see Art Nouveau, Domestic metalwork from Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik, The English Catalogue 1906, Antique Collector's Club, 1988, p. 80).

Another example sold these rooms 20 April 2006, lot 206 ($14,400).