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Wmf Jugendstil Art Nouveau Large Copper Serving Tray with Whiplash Brass Handles
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Wmf Jugendstil Art Nouveau Large Copper Serving Tray with Whiplash Brass Handles

1900 - 1920
Sold 24 March 2025 · Flora Fauna Antiques
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Stylish WMF Jugendstil Large Copper Gallery Serving Tray with Whiplash Design Brass Handles

c1900

Impressed to the base with the ostrich mark for WMF, Germany.

Measurements:

Body of tray (excluding handles): 45cm x 31.5cm

Handle to handle: 54cm

Depth of gallery: 1.25cm

Weight: 1.07kg

Condition: Very good condition. All aspects are sound and completely secure. No dints or bends. It has just had a very gentle clean and has been left unpolished, with the original patina. A few small, minor surface marks and a small, light scratch towards the edge.

Date of Manufacture

Flora Fauna Antiques has dated this Art Nouveau Copper Tray to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA976933
Dealers Internal Reference
807
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Description
Stylish WMF Jugendstil Large Copper Gallery Serving Tray with Whiplash Design Brass Handles

c1900

Impressed to the base with the ostrich mark for WMF, Germany.

Measurements:

Body of tray (excluding handles): 45cm x 31.5cm

fig 1. An oval hammered copper serving tray featuring riveted brass whiplash handles at both ends.
fig 1. Wmf Jugendstil Art Nouveau Large Copper Serving Tray with Whiplash Brass Handles

Handle to handle: 54cm

Depth of gallery: 1.25cm

Weight: 1.07kg

Condition: Very good condition. All aspects are sound and completely secure. No dints or bends. It has just had a very gentle clean and has been left unpolished, with the original patina. A few small, minor surface marks and a small, light scratch towards the edge.

Date of Manufacture

Flora Fauna Antiques has dated this Art Nouveau Copper Tray to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA976933
Dealers Internal Ref
807
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An oval hammered copper serving tray featuring riveted brass whiplash handles at both ends.
WMF Jugendstil Art Nouveau Large Copper Serving Tray with Whiplash Brass Handles
Ref: SA976933
An oval hammered copper serving tray featuring riveted brass whiplash handles at both ends.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectServing Trays
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleArt Nouveau
  • MaterialCopper, Brass
  • ColourCopper
  • MotifsHammered texture, Whiplash handles, Riveted construction, Asymmetrical curves

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The Art Nouveau movement, known as Jugendstil in German-speaking regions, emerged in the late 19th century and is characterised by asymmetrical organic lines, stylised plant motifs, and the whiplash curve inspired by natural forms.

Pieces from this period frequently utilised hammered copper, brass, and pewter, often combined with riveted construction and hand-finished patination to highlight the craftsmanship of the maker.

Authenticity is typically verified by maker marks, such as factory stamps or hallmarks on the underside, as well as period-appropriate patination, hand-beaten texturing, and construction methods characteristic of early 20th-century manufacturing.

This type of decorative object can be displayed flat on a coffee table or sideboard to hold glassware and candles, or mounted on a wall to highlight its metallic texture and sculptural handles.

Antique copper should be cleaned gently using a non-abrasive metal cleaner only when necessary, preserving the natural oxidisation and historical patina that collectors value.
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