Rare Pair of WMF Art Nouveau Bud Vases c1900

Description

Heading : Pair of WMF bud vases
Date : 1895 – 1903
Period : Art Nouveau
Origin : Geislingen an der Steige. Germany – Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Manufacture
Colour : Silver and green
Marks : Unmarked
Features : Jugendstil artistic style. Twin handled. tendril-like stems to the flowers. splayed base. Engraved floral borders on the glass liners
Material Type : Lead glass with electroplated silver base.
Size : 17.5cm tall approx. 5cm square (including handles)
Condition : Excellent. no chips or cracks. typical age related wear as shown.
Restoration : None
Weight : 675 Grams combined

Additional Information : The glass liners were made in both clear glass and green. the latter being more sought after. The colour contrasts well with the metalwork

Reference : Das Metallwarendesign der Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik (WMF) zwischen 1900 und 1930- Annette Denhardt