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WMF Art Nouveau green glass claret jug made in the 1890’s
Here is a magnificent antique WMF claret jug that is the epitome of the Art Nouveau period of the late 1890's when this was made. WMF is a German company and stands for Württemberg Metallwarenfabrik and became world leaders in producing an extremely durable and hard wearing alloy similar to pewter, typically composed of 92% tin, 6% antimony & 2% copper and then plated in a hard coating of silver, or an oxidized coating, and among the numerous pieces produced, they always embraced the wonderful flowing designs typical of Art Nouveau. Standing 40.5cm tall and with the base measuring 17.2cm in diameter, the green glass looks magnificent under the light and the base with the face of a woman in a flowing design so typical of the Art Nouveau period, combined with the top, stopper and simply gorgeous handle, all come to make something that is not only practical to use today, but is a work of art in its own right. Destined to make any room in the house look even more special, this antique WMF claret jug will certainly be admired by all who see it. Stock# T1043 Maker: WMF Circa: 1890 $Sold
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Sterling silver antique Georgian music box made in 1816
Here is a truly exception antique music box that was made in the Georgian era in 1816 that has been serviced and sounds as beautiful today as when it was made over 200 years ago. Made in sterling silver, it is astonishing to consider that this was made two centuries ago and not only looks and feels so beautiful to hold, but is just as beautiful to listen to. With a gorgeous tune, it is simply astonishing to think that all of this was made all those years ago, and still works today. The solid sterling silver case was made by the silversmith company Lea & Clark which was founded by William Lea and Francis Clark in 1811 and measures 7cm by 4.5cm by 1.8cm high, turning the case over reveals a hole for winding the movement as well as a discreet slide button to turn the music on or off. When this was made, this would not have been an inexpensive piece, rather something quite important for a well to do family to show off with pride on those special occasions. If this piece could talk, no doubt what wonderful stories it could tell. In full working order, this is a truly exceptional Georgian music box that will still astound all who see and hear it. Stock# W493 Hallmarked: Birmingham 1816 $Sold