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Art Nouveau WMF Claret Jug with Green Glass Liner

Creator: WMF (Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik - W.M.F.)
Offered by: Madelena Antiques

Description
WMF green glass claret jug of typical art nouveau stylised form. The bottom mount depictis a maiden's head with a flower in her hair. The hair flows around the piece creating a winding pattern. The upper mount has floral motifs. The finial modelled with grapes. The lid is operated via a hinge and a thumb piece. Impressed maker's marks to reverse of one foot 'WMF', 'I/O' (normal thickness of plating/gilding), and 'as' (antique silver finish).

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	Germany
Period:	1900-1919
Condition:	Good. Good. General, uniform tarnishing from age and use. Glass undamaged. The metal in good condition, though the plating has uniformly worn away. Hinged lid in good working order.
Creation Date:	1910
Styles / Movements:	Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	23244
Incollect Reference #:	834903

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