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Wmf Art Nouveau Sugar Bowl Copper Plated, Secession C1900s
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Wmf Art Nouveau Sugar Bowl Copper Plated, Secession C1900s

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Spinka & Co
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P0317 Very stylish WMF Art Nouveau Secession copper plated and brass sugar bowl with original lift up lid, two brass handles and embossed decoration throughout. This antique sugar bowl has been cleaned and polished, all in good home ready condition. No repairs, original. c1900

H4 3/4'' W5.5''-across handles D4''-base (diameter)

H12cm W14cm-across handles D10cm-base (diameter)

WMF (Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik) is a renowned German manufacturer, famous for high-quality metalware like tableware, cutlery, and kitchenware, known for its Art Nouveau (Jugendstil) designs and innovative materials like Cromargan stainless steel. Founded in 1853, WMF became a global leader in decorative metal goods, producing iconic silver-plated items and later expanding into professional catering equipment and modern kitchen products, all while maintaining a legacy of fine German metal craftsmanship.

Date of Manufacture

Spinka & Co has dated this Art Nouveau Copper Sugar Bowl to the 1900s.

Independent Date Guide ID 09517425
Dealer's Item Date1900s
Sellingantiques Date1900s
Sellingantiques agingItem 115-130 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1900s:
Running ostrich mark stamped on the base: WMF factory production.
Geometric relief motifs and angular brass handles: German Jugendstil design.
Tinned interior showing dull grey darkening: honest age from domestic use.
Traces of green verdigris in the low points: old oxidisation undisturbed by polishing.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
12cm (4.72")
Width
14cm (5.51")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1216775
Dealers Internal Reference
p0317
Dealers Notes

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Description
P0317 Very stylish WMF Art Nouveau Secession copper plated and brass sugar bowl with original lift up lid, two brass handles and embossed decoration throughout. This antique sugar bowl has been cleaned and polished, all in good home ready condition. No repairs, original. c1900
fig 1. An Art Nouveau copper sugar bowl featuring angular brass handles, a conical lid with a stylised finial, and embossed geometric motifs around the base.
fig 1. Wmf Art Nouveau Sugar Bowl Copper Plated, Secession C1900s

H4 3/4'' W5.5''-across handles D4''-base (diameter)

H12cm W14cm-across handles D10cm-base (diameter)

WMF (Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik) is a renowned German manufacturer, famous for high-quality metalware like tableware, cutlery, and kitchenware, known for its Art Nouveau (Jugendstil) designs and innovative materials like Cromargan stainless steel. Founded in 1853, WMF became a global leader in decorative metal goods, producing iconic silver-plated items and later expanding into professional catering equipment and modern kitchen products, all while maintaining a legacy of fine German metal craftsmanship.

Date of Manufacture

Spinka & Co has dated this Art Nouveau Copper Sugar Bowl to the 1900s.

Independent Date Report ID 09517425
Dealer's Item Date1900s
Sellingantiques dating1900s
Sellingantiques agingItem 115-130 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1900s:
Running ostrich mark stamped on the base: WMF factory production.
Geometric relief motifs and angular brass handles: German Jugendstil design.
Tinned interior showing dull grey darkening: honest age from domestic use.
Traces of green verdigris in the low points: old oxidisation undisturbed by polishing.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
12cm (4.72")
Width
14cm (5.51")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1216775
Dealers Internal Ref
p0317
Spinka & Co
Spinka & Co
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Archive I An Art Nouveau copper sugar bowl featuring angular brass handles, a conical lid with a stylised finial, and embossed geometric motifs around the base.

Wmf Art Nouveau Sugar Bowl Copper Plated, Secession C1900s

Archive II An Art Nouveau copper sugar bowl featuring angular brass handles, a conical lid with a stylised finial, and embossed geometric motifs around the base. View II
Archive III An Art Nouveau copper sugar bowl featuring angular brass handles, a conical lid with a stylised finial, and embossed geometric motifs around the base. View III
Archive IV An Art Nouveau copper sugar bowl featuring angular brass handles, a conical lid with a stylised finial, and embossed geometric motifs around the base. View IV
Archive V An Art Nouveau copper sugar bowl featuring angular brass handles, a conical lid with a stylised finial, and embossed geometric motifs around the base. View V
Archive VI An Art Nouveau copper sugar bowl featuring angular brass handles, a conical lid with a stylised finial, and embossed geometric motifs around the base. View VI
Archive VII An Art Nouveau copper sugar bowl featuring angular brass handles, a conical lid with a stylised finial, and embossed geometric motifs around the base. View VII
Archive VIII An Art Nouveau copper sugar bowl featuring angular brass handles, a conical lid with a stylised finial, and embossed geometric motifs around the base. View VIII
Archive IX An Art Nouveau copper sugar bowl featuring angular brass handles, a conical lid with a stylised finial, and embossed geometric motifs around the base. View IX
Archive X An Art Nouveau copper sugar bowl featuring angular brass handles, a conical lid with a stylised finial, and embossed geometric motifs around the base. View X
Archive XI An Art Nouveau copper sugar bowl featuring angular brass handles, a conical lid with a stylised finial, and embossed geometric motifs around the base. View XI
Archive XII An Art Nouveau copper sugar bowl featuring angular brass handles, a conical lid with a stylised finial, and embossed geometric motifs around the base. View XII
Archive XIII An Art Nouveau copper sugar bowl featuring angular brass handles, a conical lid with a stylised finial, and embossed geometric motifs around the base. View XIII
Archive XIV An Art Nouveau copper sugar bowl featuring angular brass handles, a conical lid with a stylised finial, and embossed geometric motifs around the base. View XIV
Archive XV An Art Nouveau copper sugar bowl featuring angular brass handles, a conical lid with a stylised finial, and embossed geometric motifs around the base. View XV
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An Art Nouveau copper sugar bowl featuring angular brass handles, a conical lid with a stylised finial, and embossed geometric motifs around the base.
WMF Art Nouveau Sugar Bowl Copper Plated, Secession C1900s
Ref: SA1216775
An Art Nouveau copper sugar bowl featuring angular brass handles, a conical lid with a stylised finial, and embossed geometric motifs around the base.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectSugar Bowls
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleArt Nouveau
  • MaterialCopper, Brass
  • ColourWarm Copper
  • MotifsAngular brass handles, Conical lid finial, Embossed base motifs
  • SizeH 12 cm (5 in) x W 14 cm (6 in) x D 10 cm (4 in)

This Art Nouveau sugar bowl dates from the 1900 period and is executed in a warm copper finish with contrasting brass elements. The form comprises a rounded copper-plated body with a matching lift-up lid topped by a conical finial, flanked by two angular brass handles and accented with embossed geometric motifs around the base. The piece measures 12 cm high, 14 cm wide, and 10 cm deep. Positioned on a sideboard top, this sugar bowl serves as a decorative tableware accessory or a container for sweeteners in a dining room, kitchen, or living space. The construction includes visible polished metal surfaces and traditional Secession styling characteristic of early twentieth-century German metalware production.

FAQs

Originating around 1900, Secessionist and Art Nouveau tableware feature organic forms, stylised floral patterns, geometric motifs, and integrated architectural handles. Manufacturers often combined warm copper bodies with contrasting brass fittings to emphasise line and form.

Sugar bowls from this era were commonly crafted from copper, brass, electroplated nickel silver, or Britannia metal. Stamped motifs, repousse detailing, and cast brass handles or finials were standard construction methods.

Authentic pieces usually feature makers marks stamped into the underside, such as the WMF ostrich mark or geometric manufacturer logos. Stylistic details, including angular handles, geometric base bandings, and consistent solder seams, also indicate period authenticity.

Place the piece on a dining room sideboard, open kitchen shelving, or a coffee table tray alongside contemporary ceramic or glass accents. The contrast between warm metallic copper and neutral modern backdrops highlights its historical geometry.

Clean gently with a soft cloth and mild soap solution, drying thoroughly immediately afterward. Avoid abrasive polishes that can wear down copper plating or thin metal patinas, and store in low-humidity environments to prevent rapid oxidisation.
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