A WMF Jugendstil Silver Plated Three-piece Coffee Service - Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik, 1886-1903

Beautiful Art Nouveau silver-plated three-piece coffee service, made in the period 1886-1903 by the Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik (WMF). Decorated pure for the style; with interwoven, swirly tendrils, berries and leaves.

Consisting of:
- Coffee pot: 20cm high
- Sugar bowl: 8cm high
- Creamer: 9cm high

In good condition for its age. Some silver loss on the empty surfaces on the pieces.

Marked on the bottom with [as][WMFB][I/O]. The set has been given an antique-like, dark oxidized finish during production.

At the turn of the 20th century, the German WMF (Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik) - with its factory in Geislingen an der Steige - had acquired a leading position worldwide as a manufacturer of household metal goods. With designer Albert Mayer at the helm as director and head of the WMF Art Studio, the company made a name for itself with the manufacture of Art Nouveau items. When, after the First World War, this style slowly but surely made way for Art Deco, the company was quick to pick up the new influences.