Antique Historicist Relief Germania & Founders of the Empire Ceremonial Bowl by WMF, 1888

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An exceptional historicist relief bowl (ornamental/serving bowl) made of antique, silver-plated britannia metal by the renowned württembergische metallwarenfabrik (wmf) of … Read more An exceptional historicist relief bowl (ornamental/serving bowl) made of antique, silver-plated britannia metal by the renowned württembergische metallwarenfabrik (wmf) of geislingen an der steige, crafted around 1888.

the central motif features a detailed high-relief depiction of the allegorical germania with an oak wreath, imperial crown, and sword above the imperial eagle coat of arms. She is flanked by four finely crafted portrait medallions of the key figures of the founding of the german empire:

emperor wilhelm i

emperor frederick iii (from the year of the three emperors, 1888)

prince otto von bismarck (chancellor)

field marshal count von moltke

the bowl is lavishly framed in the rocaille style and adorned with delicate oak and laurel branches.


historicism / neo-baroque / neo-rococo
britannia metal, silver-plated
weight: 355 g

very good - this item has no defects, but shows a beautiful, age-related patina and slight signs of wear that emphasize its historical character. This piece has an attribution mark,
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