Pair WMF Marked Silver Plate Secessionist Vases c1906

Description

Heading : Two WMF silver plate vases
Date : c1906
Origin : Gelsingen-an-der-Steige. Germany
Bowl Features : Original cut glass liners
Marks : In underside of the base B Lozenge mark with ostrich in shield I/O and  OX
Size : Height 18.5cms with glass liners
Condition : Exemplary
Restoration : None
Weight : 633grams

Additional Information :The B denotes this has a rare Britannia metal base ( pewter with a high level of tin). This specific “lozenge in beehive” mark was used between 1909 and 1914 on items intended for export to France. I/O denotes silver plating and OX an “oxidised” finish. rather than bright polished