A German silver-plated and cut-glass centrepiece

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

細節

A German silver-plated and cut-glass centrepiece
By Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik (WMF), Geislingen, Early 20th Century
With central conical flower vase above a circular dish supported by a bulbous vase, on a spreading plinth flanked by two putti, the base with twin scalloped basins and dolphin and Neptune-mask feet, stamped WMF and also struck B, I/O, and as
27½ in. (70 cm.) high

拍品專文

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).