What does wmf stand for in antiques




















They are made by WMF and are silver plated. Featuring a wolf and a stag in relief along with repeated art nouveau style trees The WMF marks on the bottom see last photo reveal the following information Ostrich in Beehive with letter G is for B- Britannia-metal. OX- Oxidized. The oxidised stamp shows these would have been a mellow black with silver relief. The largest cup measure approx 9cm tall. The smaller one 6. A little misshapen on the rim and base. See photos 4 and 5.

In total they weigh approx g Please see photographs for best idea of condition! Start price. Good luck bidding! As ever I will combine postage on more than one item. Any questions at all. Please message me! Will be well But safe! Please see my other auctions for more antiques. Jewellery and collectables! Wothout chips or cracks. If you like what you see.

Place your bid! The photos speak for themselves and are followed by the most detailed description possible. Remember you are bidding on an old and used product, this meaning that despite being presented in remarkable condition it could have some minor wear or scratch marks. We will combine shipping for multiple auctions ending within a 7 day period. If requested. Keep in mind your enrollment agreement with Ebay when you bid on any auction or you will be in violation of the Ebay rules.

Members with zero or negative feedback. We do our best to keep shipping fees at minimum! We are Square Trade members and are alway. Original Silver Plate with antique finish. Condition is fine except the chafed marks on both sides There is no key but the lock plate allow to operate without key.

Please see the pictures! Absolute"must have" piece for every seriouse WMF collector or Money-box collector! Real collector's Find! History: Founded in by the merger of two existing German companies. The company's trademark was an Ostrich. Widely known by its initials. WMF, the company preferred to create its own designs and so the main proportion of the beautyful creations in Art Nouveau style are from their own Art studio which was directed from by sculptor and designer Albert Mayer.

Aaround WMF had also opened several shops in Germany and had more than workers. I often bring along grape shears with a bunch of grapes when visiting people who has everything because I now that this always something people dont have at home.

Very practical and elegant! These are made by WMF. The plating is in a very good condition and they are fully functional. Sorry about that. The length is I ship worldwide and I send all my parcels by mail. The shipping cost is what the swedish If you want to have your parcel sent by registered mail with tracking number there will be an extra cost of 10 USD on the shipping and I will provide you with the tracking number. I have lost to many parcels and parcels has sometimes taken months and months before the show up.

If ever. Causing me alot of extra work and loss of both the object as well as income. I do hope you understand. Cheaper for you and less work for me. If you have any questions then please let me know. Happy bidding! It dates from the early 20th century. Hallmarked with the WMF logo under the handle. It measures No damage. Please look at the other items I am selling! I found no hallmarks.

Condition: Used good condition. Minor scratches on the bottom of the tray. Natural black patina on metal. Two small leaves are missing on the stand. The bowl is about 25 cm in diameter Weight: H igh-resolution images listed in the flash-gallery well demonstrate this item in full screen mode. When in"Play" mode- Just press a square in the lower left corner. Please Check out my! I mostly sell various antiques. Fine jewelry and porcelain. They most always will show some signs of use. I do my best to photograph and describe condition as accurately as possible.

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Shipping: Buyer normally pays shipping plus a small handling fee that is included in the shipping fee calculation. I will ship within ten or more business days of receipt of cleared funds or notify you of th. Since Extremely good condition for its age. Brushes are perfect- silverplate has some age marks but overall a beauty selection of history. I will combine shipping on multiple purchases so be sure to check out my other new items.

Thank you for viewing. This impressive piece of WMF measures approximately 14"H. Including finial, and has a bottom diameter of approximately 7" Original porcelain insert is in stellar condition with only one surface brown crackle mark to one side as shown in photos. Exterior flaw only- does not go all the way through. No chips or crazing to the insert. Pot is marked by the ostrich and two inscriptions: WMF" and"G" Geislingen an der Steige in a rhombus and placed in a hatched arch.

According to internet research. This mark was used from to approximately for items exported to France. Please note that some surface has rubbed off due to age. An absolutely outstanding. Very rare piece of WMF Silver.

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Communication is key. This means th. Dimensions: Diameter of the top:7" Height: 7" In good condition. I have left it just as I found it allowing to be polished as required. Recommended and insurance. International bidders please inquire.

Antique WMF Toothpicks holder. You are looking into this lovely toothpick holder of a rabbit. Made by WMF. The holder is silver plated and it is in a very good condition for its age. It will be a beutiful accessory to any dinner table. If you have any question please message me. Measures Height The box shows some signs of age but is perfectly presentable. You simply need to complete the purchase and will be shown a final invoice that includes the charge or a ZERO entry for shipping.

Please be aware that the purchaser is responsible for all local duties and taxes. These are not included in the sales price. Payment by Personal Cheque is acceptable for UK customers clearance required Bank transfers can be arranged on application. All purchases must be in Pounds Sterling. TERMS OF SALE I try to describe all my items accurately and give good visual support through photographs and text of what I feel is accurate information Selling antique and vintage items is not an exact science and a lot of the time it is based on educated guesswork If there is clear provenance I will provide it.

If not, I will give a. Stamped with the early WMF Hallmark. This is a prime example- all the silver is present and accounted for on the deco wine stopper combo pourer. Operates perfectly. No dents or scratches. See pictures for the great condition details. Antique Germany model WMF silverplated wine cooler chiselled silverplated bronze. Antique Germany model WMF silverplated wine cooler.

Manufactured with chiselled silverplated bronze. Decorated with leaves and flowers. Perfect condition. Unfortunately it has no original marks but it belongs to the model WMF. Otherwise the article may be republished and report to Ebay for non-compliance Payment The shipment contained in the description is a basic shipping through Correo Argentino that can carry 15 days of purchase. If you want an express shipment in 5 days via FedEx send an email informing us and we will send the invoice with a faster delivery.

The cost by FeDex has a different price The article may be sent I Accept Paypal 2p5ddv. You would't find another one in this TOP condition so easily! Please don't miss it!

It has high valued for collection. Powered by The free listing tool. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items. This item is illustrated in Catalogue.

The item is sold as is. It has little stains and the metal has some waste. Read the text attentively and take a time to look the pictures as well the item description because you are bidding in a used and antique not perfect piece.

We will endeavor to insure safe delivery but I cannot To Europe laboral days: usd For to be fair with the possible bu. WIDTH: 1. We will do our best for you! We are not experts. And describe items doing our best.

Please pay within 7 days after auction closes. I reserve the right But please be advice that it doesn't include insurance so they are sent entirely at buyer's risk. Items will be shipped out within 2 or 3 working days upon receipt of payment. Please contact seller for details Buyers are responsible for customs taxes incurred. If any, at their respective countries. International buyers are responsible for any duties. I combine shipping prices with more than an item. If you have any doubt. Please read complete description.

And photos and selling policies before you place your bid. Any defects not mentioned but visible in the photos will be considered as described. David N. After visiting one of such buildings on Ulloi street, , housing the Museum of Applied Arts, I dropped into a small antique shop, situated nearby, and "fell in love" with a gorgeous Art Nouveau item, a silver-plated teapot with a black Ebony handle.

So, I was forced to return back to my hotel situated on the hills on the opposite bank of the Danube , and then again back to the shop for my purchase, which turned out to be my first WMF item. This company is still active nowadays. The WMF history is very well documented see the references below , and I am not going to repeat it here. Marked by the inscription "WMF" or "W. Note the special shape of the "F" letter. The length of "WMF" or "W. One of the earliest WMF marks, used from until around Though quite common, it was never mentioned in literature.

Marked by the ostrich and two inscriptions "WMF" and "G" Geislingen an der Steige in a rhombus, placed in hatched rectangle. The rectangle size is 3. This mark was in use from around until about Marked by the ostrich and two inscriptions "WMF" and "G" Geislingen an der Steige in a rhombus, placed in hatched arch.

In this period, WMF factory used in such cases the standard cutlery mark, namely, the "ostrich" image in rhombus. The size of the rhombus varies between 1. This mark is discussed in detail in the accompanying paper on WMF cutlery marks. Sometimes, the silvering mark is absent. That means, the item is made entirely of a base metal. The length of the WMF inscription is 3. Very rare. Next WMF export mark for hollow ware items was used for the items exported to Austria-Hungary in the period between and Such mark contains again a three-letter WMF inscription with dots mostly or without, made with a "sans serif" font and put in a rectangular frame.

In this case, the secondary marks are never used. This ostrich mark was developed to mark export goods made for France. The size of the arch varies between 1. The silver-plated products with this mark are very rare. The full mark uses numerous secondary markings, most of them older ones are applied in a rectangular frame. The one-letter inscription "B" means the use of Britannia metal tin-based alloy as a base metal for silver deposition.

The size of "B" box is about 1. The one-letter inscription "N" stands for Neusilber and serves as a designation of a base metal for silvering. The size of the "N" box is 1. The size of the "OX" box is about 2. The six-petal rosette means "Special Order" or "Special Issue". The size of the box with six-petal rosette is 2. If the full mark of the item doesn't contain any silvering mark, that means the object is made solely of base metal.

In this case the size of the arch is significantly larger than in the case of silver-plated items. It varies between 2. Very common. Full mark for non-ferrous metals includes some new secondary markings. The combination "M. Another combination "N. In both cases the plated metal is nickel. This mark is a widespread one. A rarer and more recent variety with the ostrich making a larger step exists. The two-letter inscription "BM" means a combined use of both Britannia metal B and brass M as base metals.

The size of the "BM" box is about 1. The one-letter inscription "N" means the use of nickel silver Neusilber or Alpacca in German as a base metal for silvering. The one-letter inscription "K" means the use of copper Kupfer in German as a base metal for silvering. The size of the "K" box is 1. The absence of any base metal designation means the use of brass as a base metal.

The one-letter inscription "g" means "vergoldet" in German or "gilt" in English. The meaning of the one-letter inscription "f" is yet unclear. If the full mark of the item doesn't contain any silvering mark, then such an object is made solely of base metal. The size of the rectangle varies between 2. Rather rare. The full mark uses few secondary markings, most of them older ones are applied in a rectangular or oval cartouche.

Contrary to previous hollow ware marks, used between and , the amount of silver in grams , deposited on the surface of the base metal, is given in a rectangular box. Sometimes, the year of issue is given in an oval cartouche.

If the full mark discussed above uses the "NS" nickel silver designation for a base metal [instead of the "N" Neusilber symbol], then this mark is the export one and the item with such a mark was produced for sale in the UK or the US. The size of the rectangular frame for the "NS"" designation is about 1.



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