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Art Nouveau Model No.229 Card Tray by W.m.f.
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Art Nouveau Model No.229 Card Tray by W.m.f.

1900 - 1920
Sold 10 January 2025 · The Old Cinema
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An elegant Art Nouveau visiting card tray by WMF, dating to circa 1905. Model no. 229, this piece features a beautifully sculpted maiden seated amidst flowing drapery, surrounded by lily pads and blooms, embodying the organic fluidity of the Art Nouveau style.

Physical Dimensions
Height
11cm (4.33")
Width
26cm (10.24")
Depth
20.5cm (8.07")
Declaration

The Old Cinema has dated this Art Nouveau Metal Card Tray to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1105119
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45507
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An elegant Art Nouveau visiting card tray by WMF, dating to circa 1905. Model no.
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229, this piece features a beautifully sculpted maiden seated amidst flowing drapery, surrounded by lily pads and blooms, embodying the organic fluidity of the Art Nouveau style.
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Height
11cm (4.33")
Width
26cm (10.24")
Depth
20.5cm (8.07")
Date of Manufacture

The Old Cinema has dated this Art Nouveau Metal Card Tray to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1105119
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45507
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Archive I An Art Nouveau metal card tray featuring the sculptural figure of a woman leaning over a pond with water lilies. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Art Nouveau Model No.229 Card Tray by W.m.f.

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An Art Nouveau metal card tray featuring the sculptural figure of a woman leaning over a pond with water lilies.
Art Nouveau Model No.229 Card Tray by W.M.F.
Ref: SA1105119
An Art Nouveau metal card tray featuring the sculptural figure of a woman leaning over a pond with water lilies.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectTrinket Trays
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleArt Nouveau
  • MaterialBritannia metal, Pewter, Silver plating
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsFigurative female form, Water lilies, Flowing botanical tendrils, Asymmetrical basin
  • SizeH 11 cm (4 in) x W 26 cm (10 in) x D 20.5 cm (8 in)

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Art Nouveau metalwork is a design movement from the late 19th and early 20th centuries, characterised by organic motifs, flowing asymmetrical lines, and natural forms inspired by plants and flowers.

Makeries such as WMF frequently utilised Britannia metal, pewter, and plated brass or copper, often applying silver-plating or patination to enhance the sculptural details.

Authentic pieces typically feature makers stamps, model numbers, and registration marks on the underside, alongside characteristic casting quality and age-appropriate surface oxidisation.

This type of object functions well as a sculptural accent on a coffee table, mantelpiece, or entryway console, contrasting cleanly against minimalist contemporary surfaces.

Preservation requires gentle dusting with a soft, dry cloth. Aversive polishing should be avoided to protect silver-plating and original patination from abrasive wear.
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