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Material: Silver Plate
19th Century English Tableware Tea/Coffee Service
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Early 19th century English Sheffield silver plate tableware five pieces tea/coffee service. The coffee/tea features intricate exterior floral details and paw. The set include a tall ...
Category
Early 1800s English High Victorian Antique Silver Plate Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique English Sheffield Georgian Regency Silver Plated Mahogany Wine Coaster
By Sheffield
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique English Sheffield Georgian Regency Silver Plate & Mahogany Wine Coaster. Item features pierce decorated sides, mahogany interior, marked "England", very nice antique item, qu...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Regency Silver Plate Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique Teapot, Exclusive Silver Art Deco English Mid-century Coffee Pot
Located in Wembley, GB
An antique Art Deco tea set and silver-plated teapot beautifully designed and created suit elegant serving. With lid pressed, cast and chased vaulted lid.
Coffee pot, Height 26 cm. S...
Category
1920s British Hollywood Regency Vintage Silver Plate Furniture
Materials
Metal, Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver, Sheet Metal, Silver Leaf
$463 Sale Price
60% Off
Silver-Plate Wine
Condiment Bottle Table Coasters, Set of Three
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A set of three silver-plated bottle holders or coasters, circa 1920-1930.
The set is graduated in size for holding either wine or condiment bottles, such as English mustard, steak ...
Category
Early 20th Century American International Style Silver Plate Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Victorian Style Silver Plate Hummingbird Form Nut Dishes / Salt Cellars - S/6
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a set of charming Victorian style silver plated nut dishes or salt cellars or even ring dishes. I cannot locate a makers mark. They are in very good condition and date to th...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Victorian Silver Plate Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Vintage Community Plate 6987 Small Oval Silver Plated Nut Dish Bowl
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Community Plate 6987 Small Oval Silver Plated Nut Dish Bowl. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 2" H x 7" W x 4.25" D.
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Victorian Silver Plate Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Camel Form "Karawan" Silver-Plated Teapot by Mariage Freres Paris France
By Moore Brothers
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
French silver-plated Karawan teapot in a camel form design: A Marvel by Mariage Frères, Paris.(French, founded 1854).it emerges from the storied ateliers of Mariage Frères, a renowned luxury Parisian tea company. Behd a captivating creation, a French silver plated teapot by Mariage Frères, hailing from 20th-century Paris.Fashioned from silver-plated metal, it assumes the form of a seated camel accompanied by an Arabian Prince.This luxury teapot...
Category
Late 20th Century French Islamic Silver Plate Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique Pair of Silver Rooster Stand, Decoration for Home Décor, Animal Figure
Located in Wembley, GB
A Pair of Artistically created birds for table decor, silver-plated roosters - ideal for a coffee table or bookends. These figures are Classic Hollywood Regency! They are each unique...
Category
1940s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Silver Plate Furniture
Materials
Metal, Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver
$494 Sale Price / item
25% Off
Silver Plated
Cut Crystal Centerpiece, Circa 1880
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This exquisite French centerpiece embodies the opulence and refinement of the late 19th century, crafted in the neoclassical Empire style. The structure features a beautifully detail...
Category
19th Century French Antique Silver Plate Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Silver Plate
Art Deco English Silver Toast Rack, 4 Slice Breakfast Bread Car Shape Toast Bar
Located in Wembley, GB
English Silver-Plated Car-Shaped Toast Rack, Art Deco Style, Circa 1930s
A delightful and rare English silver-plated toast rack designed in the shape of a vintage car, dating to the ...
Category
1920s British Art Deco Vintage Silver Plate Furniture
Materials
Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver
$401 Sale Price / item
23% Off
Kent Silversmiths Silver Plated Trophy Cup Champagne Chiller Ice Bucket
By Kent Sivers
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Kent Silversmiths Silver Plated Trophy Cup Champagne Chiller Ice Bucket. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 10" H x 9.5" W x 9" D.
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Victorian Silver Plate Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Silver Plated Champagne Bucket, French, Circa 1900
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice champagne bucket is made of silver plated. This is a French work, circa 1900
Category
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Silver Plate Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
$934 Sale Price
20% Off
Art Noveau Silver Plated Oval Serving Tray by Singleton, Benda
Co Ltd
Located in Redding, CT
Art Noveau silver plated oval serving tray by Singleton, Benda
Co Ltd.
Early 1900-1910. Stamped on bottom with initials. S.B and Co. London England
Highly embossed footed tr...
Category
Early 1900s British Art Nouveau Antique Silver Plate Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
$463 Sale Price
48% Off
Vintage Oneida Silver Plated Tray - 13.5" x 9.5"
By Oneida
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Vintage Oneida tray. Silver Plate on copper. The tray has a beautiful antique design and is 13.5" long by 9.5" wide.
Oneida Company is operating sine 1848, producing high quality ta...
Category
20th Century Silver Plate Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate, Copper
Vintage Eton Victorian Style Small Oval Silver Plated Trinket Dish
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Eton Victorian Style Small Oval Silver Plated Trinket Dish. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 1" H x 9" W x 5.5" D.
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Victorian Silver Plate Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Vintage Silver Plate Mirror Plateau Tray, circa 1950
Located in Pearland, TX
A superb vintage silverplate round mirrored table plateau or footed tray with an ornate floral roses border and charming ball feet, circa 1950. No maker's mark. It would look gorgeou...
Category
1950s American Vintage Silver Plate Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
$440 Sale Price
20% Off
Silver Salt Shaker, A Pair of Antique Salt Shaker Crystal Swann Moving Wings
Located in Wembley, GB
Silver Swan Vintage Salt and Pepper, Set of 2 w/ Moving Wings.
Antique valuable silver salt and pepper shaker or Decorative tableware pressed, cast and chased pair of swann. Oval, do...
Category
1940s Japanese Hollywood Regency Vintage Silver Plate Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver, Silver Leaf
$566 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Vintage FB Rogers Victorian Silver Plated Tea Set with Tilting Pot - 6 Pc Set
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage FB Rogers Victorian Style Silver Plated Tea Set with Tilting Pot - 6 Pc Set. Circa Mid to Late 20th Century.
Measurements:
Tray: 2.5" H x 29" W x 18" D
Tilting Tea Pot: 14....
Category
Mid-20th Century Victorian Silver Plate Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Vintage 1847 Rogers Bros. "Springtime" Silver Plated Oval Serving Platter Tray
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage 1847 Rogers Bros. "Springtime" Silver Plated Oval Serving Platter Tray. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 1.5" H x 22.5" W x 14" D.
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Victorian Silver Plate Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Quality Pair of Antique Victorian Silver Plated Candlesticks
Located in Suffolk, GB
Quality pair of antique Victorian silver plated candlesticks having an outstanding quality pair of antique Victorian ornate silver plated candlesticks standing on ornate shaped round...
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Silver Plate Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
$928 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Cartier
Must de Cartier
Crystal
Silverplate Mellon Inkwell
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Cartier 'Must de Cartier' Crystal and Silverplate Melon Inkwell
France, Circa 1989
Dimensions: 3.25" diameter x 2.75" high
A refined and elegantly crafted melon-form inkwell from th...
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Silver Plate Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Silver Plate
Vintage Silver Plate
Glass Swan Open Salt or Sugar Pot, 1980s, Italy
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Gorgeous silver plated, 1980s small open salt, sugar or spice pot with a cute little spoon. Spoon made of pewter, Swan made of silver-plate metal and g...
Category
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Silver Plate Furniture
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate, Pewter
Letter Rack by Jacques Adnet
Located in Henley-on Thames, Oxfordshire
Jacques Adnet & the Compagnie des arts Français letter rack. Chromed metal consisting of a series of vertical blades of curved section resting on rectangul...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Silver Plate Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate, Brass, Chrome
Burmese Antique Duck Betel Nut Box, Silver Metal, Vintage, 1950s
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Arts & Crafts, Asian Antique, Asian, Vintage
Measures : 14x21cm H:19cm
Bétel nut box appearing a duck, made of metal pushed with a high silver content.
Historically, these boxes wer...
Category
Mid-20th Century Cambodian Silver Plate Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Ercuis Cutlery Service, Silver Plated, 20th Century.
By Ercuis
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Ercuis cutlery service, silver plated, 20th century.
Ercuis silver-plated cutlery service in its original box, 20th century.
Box 1: H: 4cm, W: 27.5cm, D: 15cm
Box 2: H: 7cm, W: 40cm...
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Silver Plate Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Regency
Located in Birmingham, AL
Preowned , vintage square silverplate serving tray. with ornate design in the center. It will add class to any tea serving
Category
Late 20th Century English Art Deco Silver Plate Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
$44 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Silver-Plated Metal Camel Figurine Stand
Located in Long Island City, NY
A vintage silvered camel figurine stand, a decorative piece, crafted from silver-plated metal with intricate detailing on the harness, saddle, and body. The design features a seated ...
Category
19th Century Antique Silver Plate Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Angle Indoor/Outdoor Matte Black Wet-Rated Sconce/Light
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Angle is a sculptural wall light in cast aluminum. A sweeping arc of light is carved into the face of the fixture bringing balance to its Brutalist form. The casting is finished to a smooth texture and is available in silver, bronze or matte black finish, and is wet rated...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Silver Plate Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Silver Plate
Antique Victorian Silver Plated Corinthian Column Table Lamp 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a splendid antique Victorian silver-plated Corinthian column oil table lamp now converted to electricity, circa 1880 in date.
This decorative antique table lamp features an ...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Silver Plate Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique Edwardian silver plated entree dish
Located in Ipswich, GB
Antique Edwardian silver plated entree dish having a quality antique Edwardian silver plated entree dish, rectangular in shape with an ornate removable handle to the top and a remova...
Category
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Silver Plate Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
$206 Sale Price
24% Off
Sculptural Silver Plated Coiled Candle Holder by Bertil Vallien for Dansk
By Bertil Vallien, Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
Nice sculptural silver plated coiled candleholder by Bertil Vallien for Dansk, circa 1970s. The piece has a capacity for 12 long taper candles with a diameter of 1/4". Good vintage c...
Category
20th Century French Scandinavian Modern Silver Plate Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
$120 Sale Price
20% Off
A 1960s German crystal and silver plated lemonade jug with central ice tube
Located in London, GB
A 1960s German, crystal and silver plated lemonade jug with central ice tube, hinged lid and handle. Stamped on the lid "Made In West Germany"
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Silver Plate Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Silver Plate
Antique English Sheffield Victorian Repousse Silver Plated Biscuit Warmer Box
By Sheffield
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique English Sheffield Victorian Scrolling Repousse Silver Plated Biscuit Warmer Box. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 10" H x 9" W x 4.5" D.
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Silver Plate Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Vintage Large Silver Plated Crossed Rifles Toast Rack 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a delightful vintage silver plated crossed rifle toast rack dating from the second half of the 20th Century.
Seven crossed rifles act as deviders for the toast.
Add a touc...
Category
Late 20th Century Silver Plate Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique English Regency Paw Foot Silver Plated Tea Urn Drinks Dispenser Samovar
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Very Impressive Antique English Regency Paw Foot Silver Plated Tea Urn Drinks Dispenser Samovar. Circa Late 19th Century. Measurements: 16" H x 13" W x 16" D.
Category
Late 19th Century Unknown Regency Antique Silver Plate Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Hallmarked Gucci - Italy Silver-Plate Horse Head Stirrup Cup Barware - Hunt Club
By Gucci
Located in St. Louis, MO
Circa 1970s Hallmarked Gucci - Italy Silver-Plated Horse Head hunting Equestrian Stirrup Cup.
This drinking / vessel cup can rest on the head or be displayed turned over with the he...
Category
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Silver Plate Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate, Metal
Antique Edwardian Banded Agate Silver Plate Mounted Cigarette Case
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique cigarette case.
With large, book matched banded agate sides and a silver plated mount.
Opens with a small tab handle.
The interior with two brackets for an elasti...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Silver Plate Furniture
Materials
Agate, Silver Plate
Elegant 19th Century Silver-Plated Pocket Corkscrew
Located in Knivsta, SE
Elegant 19th Century Silver-Plated Pocket Corkscrew
A beautiful and finely crafted pocket corkscrew from the 19th century, executed in silver-plated metal and richly decorated with ...
Category
19th Century Antique Silver Plate Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate, Iron
Art Deco small vanity guilloche dressing table set, 1920
Located in Delft, NL
Art Deco small vanity guilloche dressing table set, 1920
A fantastic collector's item, possible for doll enthusiasts from the early period of the 20th century. An Art Deco vanity set...
Category
Early 20th Century European Silver Plate Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Pair of Murano Glass Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1960's Italian white Murano glass lamps with silver bases.
Measurements:
Height of body: 15"
Height to shade rest: 24"
Diameter: 6"
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Silver Plate Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Quality antique Victorian silver plated ornate serving tray
Located in Ipswich, GB
Quality antique Victorian silver plated ornate serving tray having a quality large serving tray with relief decoration with trailing vines and two ornate carrying handles to both sides
Category
Early 19th Century Victorian Antique Silver Plate Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
$724 Sale Price
20% Off
English Silver Plated Square Footed Plateau / Dessert Stand
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Mid 20th century English silver plated square shape footed tableware plateau / dessert stand with exterior floral design details . The plateau is in great vintage condition. Minor we...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Silver Plate Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate, Copper
Late 19th Century Silver Plated Pair of Vases / Urns
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Late 19th century silver plated pair of handcrafted decorative vases / urns with exterior design details and removable water holder receptacle. Each vase ...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Silver Plate Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
Vintage Italian Modern Silver-Plated "Pepper" Ice Bucket with Red Interior
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Charming Mid-Century Italian Modern ice bucket resembling both a bell pepper and an acorn with silver plate exterior and red and white plastic interior.
Features a heavily textured, ...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Silver Plate Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique Pair Silver Plated Entree Dishes Walker and Hall Circa 1860
Located in London, GB
This is an exquisite and rare antique pair of English silver plated on copper entree dishes stamped Walker & Hall Sheffield Plate Old Style, and dated Circa 1860.
The dishes are of rectangular shaped form with gaddrooned and acanthus leaf borders with detachable handles.
In excellent condition, these wonderful entree dishes are ready to grace your dining table.
A truly exquisite pair that would make a fine addition to any antique collection.
Condition:
In excellent condition with clear makers marks and no dings, dents or signs of repair. Please see photos for confirmation.
Dimensions in cm:
Height 18 cm x Width 33 cm x Depth 27 cm
Dimensions in inches:
Height 7 inches x Width 1 foot, 1 inch x Depth 11 inches
Walker & Hall
the business was established in Sheffield in 1845 by George Walker who become an assistant of Dr John Wright. Dr John Wright had conducted important experiments on electroplating, Walker secured the royalty of electroplating for Sheffield.
The business was joined by Henry Hall and became in 1853 Walker & Hall. The factory was at Howard Street, Sheffield, while showrooms were opened in 45 Holborn Viaduct, London. Branches were opened in Liverpool, Manchester, Leeds, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Newcastle, Cardiff, Belfast, Hull, Bristol, Melbourne and Adelaide (Australia), Cape Town (South Africa).
Walker & Hall was converted into a limited liability company in 1920 under the style Walker & Hall Ltd and combined in 1963 under the British Silverware...
Category
1860s Antique Silver Plate Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Vintage Silver-Plate and Abalone Fork and Spoon Serving Pieces, Salad Servers
Located in North Miami, FL
This lovely pair of vintage silver-plate and abalone salad servers or serving pieces are from the 70's.
They are marked Mexico and there are no other markings. Abalone is always beau...
Category
1970s Mexican Modern Vintage Silver Plate Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
20th Century Lancel Paris Crystal Decanter
By Lancel Paris
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This exquisite vintage decanter from Lancel Paris is a testament to mid-century modern design. Crafted from high-quality ribbed crystal, the decanter's body showcases a beautiful pla...
Category
20th Century French Silver Plate Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Silver Plate
Vintage Victorian Silver Plated Lazy Susan Revolving Serving Platter Tray
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Victorian Silver Plated Lazy Susan Revolving Serving Platter Tray. Item features 5 removable glass trays, revolving pedestal base, & removable lid. Circa Mid 20th Century. Me...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Victorian Silver Plate Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique Silver plated France church candle sticks 1850s
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice pair of Silver Plated Church candle sticks .France 1850s
Triangle shaped base . with Three saints Jesus Maria and Josef..
normal wear ...
Category
1850s French French Provincial Antique Silver Plate Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
24 Piece Victorian Silver Plate and Mother of Pearl Fruit Set in Oak Wood Case
Located in Morristown, NJ
Late 19th/Early 20th C., English, a beautifully crafted antique cutlery set, likely intended for dessert or formal dining. The set consists of 12 k...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Silver Plate Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Mid-Century Semi-Precious Stone Grape Clusters - a Pair
Located in Charleston, SC
Mid-20th century large grape clusters in carnelian and amethyst
: Carnelian is a stone that represents warmth, fiery, life, vibrancy, strength, bravery, courage when speaking in pub...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Silver Plate Furniture
Materials
Amethyst, Carnelian, Metal, Silver Plate
Wilcox International Silver Co Silver Plated Tea Set w/ Serving Tray - 5 pc Set
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Victorian Wilcox International Silver Co Silver Plated Tea Set w/ Serving Tray - 5 pc Set. Listing includes (1) serving tr...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Victorian Silver Plate Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique 20th Century French Silver Plated Cocktail Tray, Christofle c.1920
By Christofle
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique early 20th Century French silver plated highly useful, desirable and collectable piece of barware for the cocktail enthusiast. The tray is finely engraved with fifteen cockta...
Category
20th Century French Other Silver Plate Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Large Handmade Hammered Silver Centerpiece Bowl by Renzo Cassetti, Italy 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic large round shell shaped centerpiece completely handmade in hammered silver plate. This beautiful piece was designed by Renzo Cassetti in Italy in the 1970s and is signed i...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Silver Plate Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Mid-Century French Iron and Glass Wine Decanter Dispenser with Tastevin Cup
Located in Dallas, TX
Celebrate the art of wine service with this elegant wine decanter dispenser, crafted in France circa 1950. The hand-blown glass decanter, delicately etched with grapevine and leaf mo...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Silver Plate Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate, Wrought Iron
Emilia Castillo Silver-Plated Ladle with Malachite Parrot, Mexican Modernism
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A whimsical and collectible silver-plated ladle designed and handcrafted in Taxco, Mexico by renowned designer Emilia Castillo. Made in solid brass and finished with a rich silver pl...
Category
1980s Modern Vintage Silver Plate Furniture
Materials
Malachite, Silver Plate, Brass
Dansk Modernist Bear Animal Figure Paperweight Silver Plated by Gunnar Cyren
By Gunnar Cyren
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
DANSK Modernist Bear Animal Figure Paperweight Silver Plated by Gunnar Cyren.
Vintage Dansk Modernist Bear Animal Figure Paperweight Silver Plated designed by Gunnar Cyren for Dansk designed in circa 1970s.
Wonderful modernist silver plated bear...
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Scandinavian Modern Silver Plate Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique WMF Silver Plated Sweets / Visiting Card / Key/ Tray Early 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful WMF Art Nouveau silver plated visiting card tray Circa 1900 in date.
Depicting a female figure in a long, flowing diaphanous dress, the train forming the double sided tray, with the impressed maker's mark and stamped '169' to underside.
This exquisite casket could house anything from trinkets, keys, sweets to jewellery.
Whatever you choose to use this item for you are sure to do it in style.
Condition:
In excellent condition with no dings, dents or signs of repair. Please see photos for confirmation.
Dimensions in cm:
Height 22 x Width 34.5 x Depth 16.5
Dimensions in inches:
Height 9 inches x Width 1 foot, 2 inches x Depth 6 inches
WMF
In 1853, Daniel Straub, a miller from Geislingen, joined forces with the Schweizer Brothers to form the "Metallwarenfabrik Straub & Schweizer" in Geislingen.
This was the second company to be founded by Straub - previously in 1850, from the nucleus of a small repair workshop, which he had set up to work on the construction of Geislingen's famous railway incline, he had founded Maschinenfabrik Geislingen. This company was involved mainly in manufacturing mill turbines and traded throughout Europe.
As early as 1862, the young company distinguished itself by winning a gold medal at the World Exhibition in London. In 1866, following the departure of the brothers Louis and Friedrich Schweizer, the company was renamed Straub & Sohn" (Straub & Son). The company showroom, built in 1868 in Berlin, gradually evolved to become the company's first retail outlet. Three years later, the company was already employing 60 workers. By 1880, the number of employees had grown to approximately 200 and the company was already producing 960 different items.
1880 saw the merger between Straub & Sohn and "Ritter & Co.", Esslingen, to form a public limited company under the name of Wurttembergische Metallwarenfabrik. At the time of the merger, Ritter & Co.'s Esslingen factory was already using the electroplating method of silver plating and had the more modern production facilities at its disposal. Straub's company, on the other hand, was the more profitable of the two.
1892 saw the development of a special technique for silver plating cutlery, whereby the silver is distributed in a way that, at the points of the cutlery most exposed to wear and tear, the coating is twice as thick as elsewhere. This process was patented and is still in use today. Known nowadays as 'Perfect Hard Silver plating' the technique remains exclusive to WMF.
Under Carl Hugele the company gained international standing. At the turn of the century the factory in Geislingen employed 3,000 workers. By 1910, this number had already grown to 4,000, making WMF the largest company in Wurttemberg at this time. Sales catalogues were printed in twelve languages. Subsidiary companies in London, Warsaw and Vienna opened up export markets.
Under the direction of Albert Mayer the WMF studio was influenced by the art nouveau style. The product range was modernized and considerably extended. In 1905 WMF acquired a majority holding of the Cologne company Orivit AG, which manufactured products from "Orivit", a tin alloy.
As of 1925, products created by the Contemporary Decorative Products Department (NKA) made their debut on the market. This department was set up under the direction of Hugo Debach in order to establish the name of WMF amongst consumers interested in art and design. This department was responsible for producing the special "Ikora" finish, which has earned an important place in the annals of art history. The "Ikora" brand name referred to a specific method of treating the surface of the metal, by which layers of coating were applied in a partly chemical and partly heat induced process. A host of newly developed hand-finishing techniques enhanced the possibilities for adding decorative flourishes to the products. Despite being mass produced, every item looked as if it had been individually crafted.
At the end of the war the company had lost its foreign assets, associated factories...
Category
Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Silver Plate Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Mappin
Webb
s Prince
s Plate English Sheffield Silver Plated Covered Dish
By Mappin
Webb
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Mappin & Webb's Prince's Plate English Sheffield Silver Plated Covered Serving Dish. Item features an ornate removable handle, oval form, original hallmark. Circa Early 20th ...
Category
Early 20th Century Regency Silver Plate Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Vintage English Victorian BSC Silver Plater Twin Handle Serving Platter Tray
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage English Victorian BSC Silver Plater Twin Handle Serving Platter Tray. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 2" H x 28" W x 17" D.
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Victorian Silver Plate Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
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