WMF Magnificent Antique Silver Plated Art Nouveau Tankard Jug Putti Goddess 42cm

Description: Magnificent Antique WMF Art Nouveau Silver Plated Lidded Tankard Putti Ladies. Referenced In WMF Art Nouveau Domestic Metalwork, Page 160, No 237.Fully Signed WMFB Empty Cartouche Exceptional / Wonderful Condition 42cm High Weight : 4.05 kg Circa : 1890-1900 Here we have a magnificent WMF antique Art Nouveau Silver Plated Britannia metal very large lidded Tankard, a spectacular statement piece. It has a 3 dimensional classic Art Nouveau design featuring cherubs playing musical instruments and nude semi-draped maidens with a polished silver plated finish. Tankard stands on four racket feet form cast with Grapes.The domed Tankard Hinged cover is surrounded with large Putto (Cherub) figure holding a goblet with a wonderful intricate mandolin on his lap. The Handle is very substantial and formed from a angular vine.The workmanship and quality of this tankard is superb and the skill that must of gone into the production of the piece is staggering, it’s truly a work of art. It’s a large and impressive piece from WMF with a hight 42cm and weight of 4.05 kilo, it’s simply magnificent.Displays beautifully. ConditionThe Condition is wonderful, silver plate is bright and polished, very little silver loss to the main tankard exterior, ( if any ) some on the underside of the feet ( contact surface area it will have some loss) No breakages, dents, dints or nasty scratches, amazing condition.The lid and hinge are strong and true, base is perfectly straight with no wobbles.The underside of the base does have C.H.E & 1911 very lightly engraved, This Tankard is as good an example as you can get.The Tankard is over 120 years old and looks amazing with no condition issue whatsoever. Dimensions approximately Total Height : 42 cm or 16.26” inch Height to Handle : 26.8 cm or 10.55” inchHeight from base to rim of tankard : 27.5 cm or 10.85” inch Width widest point : 18 cm or 7.10” inch Tankard Base diameter ( Without feet ) : 13.0cm or 5.12” inch Tankard Base diameter with feet : 18.0 cm or 7.10” inch Weight : 4.05 kilo This fabulous Piece will come with a large cotton drawstring bag ( Silver Bag ) Photos Please checkout the photos as they are an important part of my description, they will reflect the condition, style and beauty of this Magnificent WMF Tankard. Postage I shall pack properly to ensure that it reaches its new home in perfect condition, due to the size and weight of the finished package which shall weigh over 5 kilo, I shall send by Royal Mail Special Delivery or similar express quality courier service. Overseas buyers are welcome, please use the Global shipping service provided. Should you have any questions about this piece, please just send me a message and I shall get back to you asap. Thank you for looking

Price: 1725 GBP

Location: Mid Glamorgan

End Time: 2024-12-27T19:52:22.000Z

Shipping Cost: 118.91 GBP