Antique Art Nouveau Bonbon Basket Attributed to WMF Geislingen -Original Glass

A stunning early 20th-century antique bonbon or sugar basket, attributed to the renowned German maker. This piece is a quintessential example of. Why this is likely an authentic WMF piece.

The basket features the iconic "Secessionist" geometric pierced (cut-out) metalwork and distinctive curved "integrated" feet that WMF Geislingen was world-famous for. It includes a perfectly fitted, flared clear glass insert.

Finding the original glass intact is rare and is a hallmark of high-quality German metalware sets from this era. Crafted from Britannia Metal (a premium antique alloy often used as a base for silver-plating), which allows for the sharp, architectural details seen on the handle and body. WMF Germany, Art Nouveau, Jugendstil, Antique Sugar Basket, Britannia Metal, Geislingen Metalware, Secessionist Decor, Silver Plate Basket, 1900s German Antiques.

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