Set WMF Geislingen Argentan Mother of Pearl Flatware
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Description
Manufacturer: WMF (Wurttembergische Metallwarenfabrik)
Design Line: Geislingen/Geislinger Argentan
Location of Manufacture: Germany
Period of Manufacture: 1898-1903
Fork Length: 5 1/4"
Knife Length: 5 3/4"
Weight of Set: 5 .5 ounces
For your consideration is complete set of (6) WMF 'Argentan" and mother of pearl hors d'oeuvre forks and knives. These gorgeous utensils are in excellent condition and even maintain their original box. WMF created the 'Argentan' alloy as a base metal for silver plating and this moniker was used for the metal by WMF from 1898-1903. This metal was used on their "Geislinger Argentan Besteche" line shown in advertisements from the period. Set is (12) pieces in total.
Resources: "MARKS OF EUROPEAN SILVER PLATE : XV. WURTTEMBERGISCHE METALLWARENFABRIK (WMF) Marks of Cutlery & Napkin Rings" by Dr. David N. Nikogosyan. http://www.ascasonline.org/windowNOVEM114.html
Provenance: From a private collection in Covington, Louisiana.
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Design Line: Geislingen/Geislinger Argentan
Location of Manufacture: Germany
Period of Manufacture: 1898-1903
Fork Length: 5 1/4"
Knife Length: 5 3/4"
Weight of Set: 5 .5 ounces
For your consideration is complete set of (6) WMF 'Argentan" and mother of pearl hors d'oeuvre forks and knives. These gorgeous utensils are in excellent condition and even maintain their original box. WMF created the 'Argentan' alloy as a base metal for silver plating and this moniker was used for the metal by WMF from 1898-1903. This metal was used on their "Geislinger Argentan Besteche" line shown in advertisements from the period. Set is (12) pieces in total.
Resources: "MARKS OF EUROPEAN SILVER PLATE : XV. WURTTEMBERGISCHE METALLWARENFABRIK (WMF) Marks of Cutlery & Napkin Rings" by Dr. David N. Nikogosyan. http://www.ascasonline.org/windowNOVEM114.html
Provenance: From a private collection in Covington, Louisiana.
Keywords: cocktail MOP victorian sterling plate picks abalone oyster shell jungenstil german design serving dining room dinner table place setting shellfish pieces
Condition
Items are in excellent condition with no damage, breaks, missing pieces, heavy wear or repair. We have not polished these offerings and will leave that to the discretion and expertise of the winning bidder. Please see all images for more information on condition.
Dimensions
5.75 x 1 x 1 in
Weight
6 oz
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Set WMF Geislingen Argentan Mother of Pearl Flatware
Estimate $50 - $100
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