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Lot 221

(165pc) WMF Art Nouveau Silver-Plated Ivy Flatware Set In French Inlaid Chest w/ Key

Estimate: $600 - $1,200
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$300

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An impressive 165-piece silver-plated flatware set by WMF (Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik), featuring the Art Nouveau “Ivy” pattern. The set includes a full range of dining and serving pieces and is housed in a custom-made wooden storage chest with intricate wood inlay and the original working key. The chest features a mirrored back top display shelf, four fitted drawers for organized flatware storage, and an open lower shelf. Chest Dimensions: 47"T x 16 1/2"W x 17 1/2"D Flatware Set Includes: (12) Rounded Tip Dinner Knives 9 3/4" (12) Rounded Tip Lunch Knives 8 1/4' (12) Fish Knives 7 3/4" (12) Knife Rests (12) Place Forks 8" (12) Lunch Forks 7 1/8" (12) Fish Forks 7" (12) Place Spoons 8 1/4" (12) Table Spoons 7 1/4" (12) Teaspoons 5 1/2" (10) Gold Washed Bowl Sugar Spoons 5" (11) Gold Washed Bowl Demitasse Spoons 4 1/2" (24) Assorted Accessories and Serving Pieces   Condition:  Good with visible surface scratches, wear, and tarnishing consistent with age and use. No monogram. The chest shows minor surface wear, light veneer lifting on the two front panels, and some bubbling to the wood inlay consistent with age. There is also a split in the wood on the top left side and across the middle portion of the bottom shelf. Structurally sound with a functioning lock and key. This WMF silverplated flatware set features the elegant Ivy pattern, a classic example of Art Nouveau design with flowing lines and naturalistic ivy motifs adorning each handle. Produced by Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik (WMF), a renowned German maker celebrated for its quality craftsmanship during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the set showcases the period's emphasis on organic forms and decorative beauty. Ideal for collectors or those seeking refined tableware, this set reflects both historical artistry and functional design.      

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