WMF Secessionist Spirit Jug with Britannia Silver Mounts c1900

Description

Heading : WMF spirit jug with Britannia silver mounts
Date : c1900 the marks on the jug were used by WMF between 1886 and 1903. the Vienna Secession began in 1897.
Origin :  Geislingen an der Steige. Germany. Fully marked WMFB I/O OX at base of handle
Colour : Clear 
Bowl : Decorated in Vienna Secessionist Style
Glass Type : Lead free
Size : 19cm height. 8.5cm diameter
Condition : Excellent. no chips or cracks
Restoration : None
Weight :  390 grams

The Vienna Secession was formed of a group of Austrian artists tired with the conservative tendencies of the Austrian art world. After the Kunstlerhaus (a major private art exhibitor) re-elected the conservative Eugeen Felix as their president in 1896 a group of artists. including Koloman Moser. formed the Vienna Secession. Bringing a number of artists working across different fields including glassware the Secession was defined by modern. forward thinking. and naturalistic art.