Large WMF Art Nouveau Bowl c1900

Description

Heading : Art Nouveau WMF bowl
Date : 1895 – 1903
Period : Art Nouveau
Origin : Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Manufacture. Geislingen an der Steige. Germany
Colour : Silver and clear
Marks : ‘WMF’ ‘EP’ (electro plated) ‘NS’ (nickel silver).
Features : Jugendstil artistic style. Twin handled
Material Type : Lead glass liner with electroplated silver base.
Size : 8.2cm tall and 27cm handle to handle
Condition : Excellent. no chips or cracks. typical age related wear as shown.
Restoration : None
Weight : 950 grams

WMF was opened in 1853. Initially a metal repair workshop. WMF became one of the the largest producers and a major exporter of household metalware by 1900. Renowned for their jugendstil art nouveau styles. they are still in business today.