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Art Nouveau Dragonfly Shallow Dish Decorated with Brass Inlay and Mother of Pearl by Erhard and Sohne
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Art Nouveau Dragonfly Shallow Dish Decorated with Brass Inlay and Mother of Pearl by Erhard and Sohne

1900 - 1920
Sold 18 March 2025 · Solo Antiques
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Art Nouveau Dragonfly shallow dish decorated with brass inlay and Mother of Pearl by Erhard and Sohne. The interior of the bowl shows a brass dragonfly with Mother of Pearl eyes inlaid into Rosewood and the figure is surrounded by a garland of leaves. The bowl stands on 3 brass feet and is marked to the back but the mark is rubbed. Wear commensurate with age but in excellent original condition. German c 1910

diameter 20cm height 4cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
4cm (1.57")
Width
20cm (7.87")
Declaration

Solo Antiques has dated this Art Nouveau Brass Dish to the 1910s.

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SA1111980
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2835
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Art Nouveau Dragonfly shallow dish decorated with brass inlay and Mother of Pearl by Erhard and Sohne.
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The interior of the bowl shows a brass dragonfly with Mother of Pearl eyes inlaid into Rosewood and the figure is surrounded by a garland of leaves.
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The bowl stands on 3 brass feet and is marked to the back but the mark is rubbed. Wear commensurate with age but in excellent original condition. German c 1910

diameter 20cm height 4cm

Height
4cm (1.57")
Width
20cm (7.87")
Date of Manufacture

Solo Antiques has dated this Art Nouveau Brass Dish to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1111980
Dealers Internal Ref
2835
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Solo antiques are specialist antiques dealers in art nouveau, art deco sculpture, glass and arts and crafts pieces from 1880 to 1935

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A circular wooden shallow dish featuring a brass inlaid dragonfly design with mother-of-pearl eyes, bordered by a brass rim and leaf motif. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A circular wooden shallow dish featuring a brass inlaid dragonfly design with mother-of-pearl eyes, bordered by a brass rim and leaf motif. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Art Nouveau Dragonfly Shallow Dish Decorated with Brass Inlay and Mother of Pearl by Erhard and Sohne

Archive II A circular wooden shallow dish featuring a brass inlaid dragonfly design with mother-of-pearl eyes, bordered by a brass rim and leaf motif. View II
Archive III A circular wooden shallow dish featuring a brass inlaid dragonfly design with mother-of-pearl eyes, bordered by a brass rim and leaf motif. View III
Archive IV A circular wooden shallow dish featuring a brass inlaid dragonfly design with mother-of-pearl eyes, bordered by a brass rim and leaf motif. View IV
Archive V A circular wooden shallow dish featuring a brass inlaid dragonfly design with mother-of-pearl eyes, bordered by a brass rim and leaf motif. View V
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A circular wooden shallow dish featuring a brass inlaid dragonfly design with mother-of-pearl eyes, bordered by a brass rim and leaf motif.
Art Nouveau Dragonfly shallow dish decorated with brass inlay and Mother of Pearl by Erhard and Sohne
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A circular wooden shallow dish featuring a brass inlaid dragonfly design with mother-of-pearl eyes, bordered by a brass rim and leaf motif.
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  • ObjectDecorative Dishes
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleArt Nouveau
  • MaterialBrass, Wood, Mother-of-Pearl
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsDragonfly motif, Leaf border, Flush brass inlay, Mother-of-pearl cabochons
  • SizeH 4 cm (2 in) x W 20 cm (8 in)

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Art Nouveau metalwork, prominent from the late 19th century to the First World War, is characterised by organic motifs such as insects, flowers, and flowing, asymmetrical lines inspired by natural forms.

German manufacturers such as Erhard und Sohne frequently combined brass or bronze with wooden bases, utilizing flush inlay techniques, etched details, and mother-of-pearl accents to achieve intricate surface decoration.

Authentic pieces often feature maker marks or stamps on the underside, period-correct patination on the metal, hand-finished inlay work, and construction methods consistent with late Victorian or Edwardian manufacturing standards.

Such pieces can be displayed on a mantelpiece, coffee table, or sideboard using a display stand, or utilized as a catch-all tray for small trinkets to add historical texture and metallic contrast to modern spaces.

Maintain the piece by dusting with a dry microfiber cloth and avoiding harsh chemical polishes or abrasive cleaners, which can strip the historical patina and damage delicate wooden or mother-of-pearl inlays.
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