Lot 264
  • 264

A German art nouveau silver figural centerpiece, M. H. Wilkens & Sohne, Bremen-Hemelingen, circa 1905

Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 USD
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Description

  • marked on base and numbered 12573
  • Silver
  • length 20 3/4 in.
  • 22.8cm
of oval form, composed of flowing sprays of lillies, engraved with arms under a coronet, mounted at one end with a standing draped female figure, the other end with a seated young nymph with flowers in her hair, removable copper liner

Condition

good condition, base rim of liner repaired with lead but not noticeable inside
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