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Art Nouveau Champagne Bucket with Tendrils & Flower Heads by Wmf
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Art Nouveau Champagne Bucket with Tendrils & Flower Heads by Wmf

1900 - 1920
Sold 1 January 1900 · The Old Cinema
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A large Art Nouveau WMF champagne bucket or jardinière, cast in silvered metal with an organic, sculptural form. The body is richly modelled with repoussé-style flowers and trailing tendrils, rising into twin handles formed as stylised female busts with flowing hair. The rim flares gently above a rounded vessel, while the base resolves into an openwork arrangement of stems and leaves terminating in shaped feet.

Physical Dimensions
Height
40cm (15.75")
Width
34.5cm (13.58")
Depth
29.5cm (11.61")
Declaration

The Old Cinema has dated this Art Nouveau Champagne Bucket to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1211199
Dealers Internal Reference
49261
Description
A large Art Nouveau WMF champagne bucket or jardinière, cast in silvered metal with an organic, sculptural form.
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The body is richly modelled with repoussé-style flowers and trailing tendrils, rising into twin handles formed as stylised female busts with flowing hair.
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The rim flares gently above a rounded vessel, while the base resolves into an openwork arrangement of stems and leaves terminating in shaped feet.

Height
40cm (15.75")
Width
34.5cm (13.58")
Depth
29.5cm (11.61")
Date of Manufacture

The Old Cinema has dated this Art Nouveau Champagne Bucket to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1211199
Dealers Internal Ref
49261
The Old Cinema
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A silver-plated Art Nouveau champagne bucket featuring floral relief details, whiplash tendrils, sculpted handles with female heads, and a pierced footed base. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A silver-plated Art Nouveau champagne bucket featuring floral relief details, whiplash tendrils, sculpted handles with female heads, and a pierced footed base. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Art Nouveau Champagne Bucket with Tendrils & Flower Heads by Wmf

Archive II A silver-plated Art Nouveau champagne bucket featuring floral relief details, whiplash tendrils, sculpted handles with female heads, and a pierced footed base. View II
Archive III A silver-plated Art Nouveau champagne bucket featuring floral relief details, whiplash tendrils, sculpted handles with female heads, and a pierced footed base. View III
Archive IV A silver-plated Art Nouveau champagne bucket featuring floral relief details, whiplash tendrils, sculpted handles with female heads, and a pierced footed base. View IV
Archive V A silver-plated Art Nouveau champagne bucket featuring floral relief details, whiplash tendrils, sculpted handles with female heads, and a pierced footed base. View V
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160 Chiswick High Road
London
W4 1PR
United Kingdom
Verified Since Jul 2020
Items For Sale 111
Items Sold 1,555
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Location: 160 Chiswick High Road, London, W4 1PR, United Kingdom
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A silver-plated Art Nouveau champagne bucket featuring floral relief details, whiplash tendrils, sculpted handles with female heads, and a pierced footed base.
Art Nouveau Champagne Bucket with Tendrils & Flower Heads by WMF
Ref: SA1211199
A silver-plated Art Nouveau champagne bucket featuring floral relief details, whiplash tendrils, sculpted handles with female heads, and a pierced footed base.
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  • ObjectChampagne Buckets
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleArt Nouveau
  • MaterialSilver Plate, Metal
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsWhiplash tendrils, Floral relief, Maiden head handles, Pierced footed base
  • SizeH 40 cm (16 in) x W 34.5 cm (14 in) x D 29.5 cm (12 in)

This Art Nouveau champagne bucket, dating from 1910, is cast in silver-plated metal with a gleaming silver finish. The rounded vessel is decorated with raised floral relief motifs and organic whiplash tendrils, rising to twin handles shaped as stylised female busts with flowing hair. A gently flared rim tops the body, which stands upon a pierced footed base formed from intertwined stems and leaves. The bucket measures 40 cm high, 34.5 cm wide and 29.5 cm deep. Positioned on a sideboard top, this piece serves as a distinctive decorative vessel or champagne bucket in a dining room, living area or kitchen. The organic form and sculptural details reflect the fluid lines characteristic of the period style. The silver-plated surface provides a reflective finish that complements traditional and contemporary interiors alike.

Art Nouveau metalware, prominent between 1890 and 1910, is defined by organic forms inspired by nature. Common motifs include flowing whiplash lines, sinuous plant tendrils, floral blossoms, and stylized female figures.

Pieces from this era were commonly produced using electroplated nickel silver, Britannia metal, or pewter bases finished with silver plating. Intricate components like handles and reliefs were achieved through casting and hand-finishing.

Authentic pieces usually feature stamped maker marks on the underside or rim, such as the WMF ostrich mark, EP for electroplated, or specific letter codes indicating silver plate thickness and gilding details.

An antique silver wine cooler serves as a decorative centerpiece on a dining table, a drinks trolley accent, or a functional vessel on a sideboard during entertaining.

Clean gently using a specialized silver polish and a soft cotton cloth, avoiding harsh chemicals or abrasive pads that can strip the silver plating. Ensure the item is dried thoroughly after use to prevent tarnishing and water spotting.
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