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Large German silver-plated hanging lantern by WMF

Creator: WMF (Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik - W.M.F.)
Offered by: Mayfair Gallery

Description
Large German silver-plated hanging lantern by WMF
German, c.1920
Height 90cm, diameter 24cm

Consisting of a round pointed gadrooned finial suspended by curb chains and surmounted by an open lighting fixture, this exceptional piece is a large, German, silver-plated lantern made by the German firm WMF in the first quarter of the twentieth century. With a pair of winged Classical busts on either side of the central element, the exterior is decorated with spiralling inverted fluting, and cleanly delineated concentric bands and friezes of metalwork. It is stamped 'WMF.'

The piece was made with WMFs usual technique of galvanized silver plating, whereby the piece was lowered into a bath of silver and plated with the use of an electric current. The technological mastery of these German metalworkers allowed their elegant designs, which drew on a host of styles - here a combination of Rococo and Renaissance, to really come to the fore, resulting in refined, elegant, and exceptionally cleanly cast pieces, as demonstrated here.

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	Germany
Period:	1920-1949
Materials:	Silver-plate.
Creation Date:	1920
Styles / Movements:	Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	17014c
Incollect Reference #:	622485

Dimensions

H.	35.43 in;	Diam.	9.45 in;
H.	90 cm;	Diam.	24 cm;

Message from Seller:

Mayfair Gallery is a leading gallery in the field of art and antiques, holding a large collection of unique pieces for sale. The breadth of the gallery’s collection is wide, and includes items from a range of periods, styles and geographical origins, as well as works by famous artists and craftsmen. The main focus of the gallery’s collection is, however, on items produced during the 19th and early 20th century.