Germany WMF Art Nouveau Silver Plate Cruet Set Original Glass Insert Acid Etched
This is a Magnificent MUSEUM QUALITY GERMAN Highly collectible tableware Cruet Set by the renowned silversmiths WMF of Germany, c. 1890; finely crafted in silver plated with original matching acid etched glass containers.
The handled cruet set stands on a footed silver-plated base with floral decoration of flower bulbs and leaves in raised relief, following the naturalistic Art Nouveau style. The metal tray holds five magnificently etched containers: a pair of lidded oil and vinegar decanters 19,5 cm high, two rounded open salt and pepper holders 4 cm high, and a mustard lidded pot 10,5 cm high.
The tableware set is hallmarked with the WMF factory marks and numbered 157. Measures 25 cm high by 30 cm long by 19 cm wide. An absolute most for collectors!
WMF is the abbreviation for Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik, which means Württemberg Metal Factory and was created in 1880 in the small town of Geislingen on the river Steige (Geislingen an der Steige), after the succesful merger of two smaller silver plate foundries. This company is still actived. We try to present the merchandise as accurately as possible. The presentation is based on the information available to us and to our knowledge. The item "Germany WMF Art Nouveau Silver Plate Cruet Set Original Glass Insert Acid Etched" is in sale since Tuesday, March 16, 2021.
This item is in the category "Antiques\Silver\Silverplate\Other Antique Silverplate". The seller is "brandsdeluxe" and is located in Hollywood, Florida. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Style: Art Nouveau
- Age: 1850-1899
- Type: Cruet Set
- Composition: Silverplate
- Brand: WMF