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Impressive Art Nouveau Centerpiece / Flower Dish by Wmf Superb Example Faultless
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Impressive Art Nouveau Centerpiece / Flower Dish by Wmf Superb Example Faultless

19th century
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Impressive Art Nouveau Centerpiece / Flower Dish by WMF Superb

Example Faultless

Impressive Art Nouveau Centrepiece / flower dish with original glass liner By WMF, Wu¨rttembergische Metallwaren Fabrik.

Stamped marks: WMF mark and numbered 331 on the base.

Original?Art Nouveau and of the period Circa.1906.

Material used to make this centrepiece is Silver plated Britannia metal.

Origins of this superb quality piece is?Germany.

This is a substantial size: 46cms wide, 15cms high, 17.5 deep.

WMF book page 364 item 331. Circa 1900

This is a superb example of this Art Nouveau Centrepiece / Flower Dish,

All the silver plate is in excellent condition and has been cleaned and polished.

The original glass liner is also in perfect faultless condition with no faults to report.

Literature:? A picture of this model is shown on page 95 of the book Reference Ref: 'Art Nouveau Domestic Metalwork from WMF' Pub. Antique Collector's Club, p.364.

Please Note: We will ship this in two separate boxes for obvious reasons.

Physical Dimensions
Height
15cm (5.91")
Width
46cm (18.11")
Depth
17.5cm (6.89")
Declaration

Bushells Antiques has dated this Wmf Art Nouveau Centrepiece to the 19th Century.

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SA1101474
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Description
Impressive Art Nouveau Centerpiece / Flower Dish by WMF Superb

Example Faultless

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Impressive Art Nouveau Centrepiece / flower dish with original glass liner By WMF, Wu¨rttembergische Metallwaren Fabrik.
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fig 1. An Art Nouveau silver-plated centrepiece featuring a maiden relief figure and whiplash handles around a cut clear glass liner.
fig 1. Impressive Art Nouveau Centerpiece / Flower Dish by Wmf Superb Example Faultless

Stamped marks: WMF mark and numbered 331 on the base.

Original?Art Nouveau and of the period Circa.1906.

Material used to make this centrepiece is Silver plated Britannia metal.

Origins of this superb quality piece is?Germany.

fig 2. An Art Nouveau silver-plated centrepiece featuring a maiden relief figure and whiplash handles around a cut clear glass liner.
fig 2. Impressive Art Nouveau Centerpiece / Flower Dish by Wmf Superb Example Faultless

This is a substantial size: 46cms wide, 15cms high, 17.5 deep.

WMF book page 364 item 331. Circa 1900

This is a superb example of this Art Nouveau Centrepiece / Flower Dish,

All the silver plate is in excellent condition and has been cleaned and polished.

fig 3. An Art Nouveau silver-plated centrepiece featuring a maiden relief figure and whiplash handles around a cut clear glass liner.
fig 3. Impressive Art Nouveau Centerpiece / Flower Dish by Wmf Superb Example Faultless

The original glass liner is also in perfect faultless condition with no faults to report.

Literature:? A picture of this model is shown on page 95 of the book Reference Ref: 'Art Nouveau Domestic Metalwork from WMF' Pub. Antique Collector's Club, p.364.

Please Note: We will ship this in two separate boxes for obvious reasons.

Height
15cm (5.91")
Width
46cm (18.11")
Depth
17.5cm (6.89")
Date of Manufacture

Bushells Antiques has dated this Wmf Art Nouveau Centrepiece to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1101474
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Archive I An Art Nouveau silver-plated centrepiece featuring a maiden relief figure and whiplash handles around a cut clear glass liner.

Impressive Art Nouveau Centerpiece / Flower Dish by Wmf Superb Example Faultless

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An Art Nouveau silver-plated centrepiece featuring a maiden relief figure and whiplash handles around a cut clear glass liner.
Impressive Art Nouveau Centerpiece / Flower Dish by WMF Superb Example Faultless
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Art Nouveau metalwork is defined by sinuous, organic forms, flowing whiplash lines, and natural themes such as stylized floral patterns and stylized maiden figures. Popularized in Europe between 1890 and 1910, pieces often combined cast metal frames with integrated glass or ceramic components.

WMF (Wurttembergische Metallwarenfabrik) predominantly utilized electroplated Britannia metal, silver-plated pewter, or brass alloys for their frames. These metal housings were often fitted with removable clear, frosted, or cut glass liners.

Authentic period pieces typically bear stamped makers marks, such as the WMF ostrich or letter stamps, located on the feet, base, or handles. Construction details, such as age-appropriate patina, hand-cut glass fittings, and smooth casting seams, also indicate origin.

An Art Nouveau centrepiece works effectively as a focal point on a modern dining table, sideboard, or foyer console. Placing it against neutral or dark backdrop colours allows the sculpted silhouette and clear glass details to stand out.

The glass liner should be washed separately in lukewarm soapy water using a non-abrasive cloth. The silver-plated frame should be dusted softly and polished only with gentle silver cleaning solutions to prevent excessive wear to the plating.
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