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Punch Bowl with Lid and Ladle

Wurttembergische Metallenwarenfabrik

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Caption

Wurttembergische Metallenwarenfabrik (1853–present). Punch Bowl with Lid and Ladle, ca. 1900. Silverplate and glass, 19 x 16 x 12 1/4 in. (48.3 x 40.6 x 31.1 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Dr. Wallace Bill and Lora Kalt, 2010.53a-c. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)

Gallery

Not on view

Title

Punch Bowl with Lid and Ladle

Date

ca. 1900

Geography

Place manufactured: Geislingen, Germany

Medium

Silverplate and glass

Classification

Food/Drink

Dimensions

19 x 16 x 12 1/4 in. (48.3 x 40.6 x 31.1 cm)

Markings

(a) stamped on underside of foot: "B", "as", "I/0", and the large ostrich "WMF" stamp ; (b) unmarked; (c) stamped on reverse, on handle: "WMFN I/0"

Credit Line

Gift of Dr. Wallace Bill and Lora Kalt

Accession Number

2010.53a-c

Frequent Art Questions

  • Tell me more!

    Hi there! I just love the graceful Art Nouveau design of this Punch Bowl with Lid and Ladle. Made in 1900 in Germany the silverplate and glass design showcases a curvilinear design motif that mirrors natural forms of branches. We don't get too many visitors asking about this great work, what drew your eye to it?
    Bridal registry? Fan of Art Nouveau? Favorite color is green?
    I was just drawn to its beauty! Thanks for the info.

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Wurttembergische Metallenwarenfabrik

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