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Pair of Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Wmf Plaques
I M Chaney Antique Furniture
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Pair of Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Wmf Plaques

1900 - 1920
Description

Pair of early 20th century Art Nouveau WMF plaques depicting seated classical maidens, numbered 281 and 281A verso

Measures

30cm diameter

Physical Dimensions
Height
30cm (11.81")
Width
30cm (11.81")
Declaration

I M Chaney Antique Furniture has dated these Art Nouveau Wmf Plaques to the 1900s.

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SA1133239
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Description
Pair of early 20th century Art Nouveau WMF plaques depicting seated classical maidens, numbered 281 and 281A verso

Measures

30cm diameter

Height
30cm (11.81")
Width
30cm (11.81")
Date of Manufacture

I M Chaney Antique Furniture has dated these Art Nouveau Wmf Plaques to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1133239
I M Chaney Antique Furniture
I M Chaney Antique Furniture
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A pair of circular silver-plated Art Nouveau relief plaques featuring classical female figures, draped garments, and botanical ornamentation.
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Archive I A pair of circular silver-plated Art Nouveau relief plaques featuring classical female figures, draped garments, and botanical ornamentation.

Pair of Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Wmf Plaques

Archive II A pair of circular silver-plated Art Nouveau relief plaques featuring classical female figures, draped garments, and botanical ornamentation. View II
Archive III A pair of circular silver-plated Art Nouveau relief plaques featuring classical female figures, draped garments, and botanical ornamentation. View III
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I M Chaney Antique Furniture

I M Chaney Antique Furniture
Telephone 07739 084300
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Westbury Park
Bristol
BS6 7PT
United Kingdom
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I M Chaney Antique Furniture
I M Chaney Antique Furniture
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Location: 25 North View, Westbury Park, Bristol, BS6 7PT, United Kingdom
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A pair of circular silver-plated Art Nouveau relief plaques featuring classical female figures, draped garments, and botanical ornamentation.
Pair of early 20th century Art Nouveau WMF plaques
Ref: SA1133239
A pair of circular silver-plated Art Nouveau relief plaques featuring classical female figures, draped garments, and botanical ornamentation.
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Wurttembergische Metallwarenfabrik (WMF) was a leading German manufacturer in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, renowned for producing electroplated metalware in the Jugendstil and Art Nouveau styles. Their designs featured flowing organic lines, stylized natural forms, and classical allegorical figures.

These pieces were typically crafted using base alloys such as Britannia metal or nickel silver, which were cast or stamped to create detailed dimensional reliefs. The surface was then finished with a layer of electroplated silver, often combined with electro-passivation or selective polishing to highlight structural depth.

Authentic items feature specific maker marks stamped on the edge or reverse, such as the running ostrich logo inside a rhombus or initials like WMFB or WMFO. In addition, original pieces exhibit precise casting execution, crisp relief contours, and period-appropriate wear to the silver plating.

Display the plaques on dark timber plate stands on a sideboard or mantelpiece to create visual contrast against neutral walls. Alternatively, mounting them within a gallery wall arrangement adds historical character and metallic texture to modern living spaces.

Dust regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth to prevent the accumulation of airborne particles. To remove oxidisation, use a specialized silver polishing cloth rather than abrasive pastes or dip cleaners, which can strip thin layers of silver electroplating.
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