WMF (Wurttembergische Metallwarenfabrik) is a German company that was founded in 1853 by Daniel Straub as a small metalware factory in Geislingen an der Steige, a town in the state of Baden-Württemberg. The company became known as the Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik in 1880, following the merger of Straub & Schweizer of Geislingen and A. Ritter & Co. of Esslingen. The factory's main production was of metal and electroplated household wares, but they also made electrotype reproductions of historical metalware.

Initially, WMF produced household items such as cutlery, scissors, and kitchen tools, but the company expanded its product range over the years to include decorative metal objects and luxury goods such as champagne buckets and candelabras. WMF also became known for its innovative designs, which incorporated elements of Art Nouveau and other contemporary art movements.

In the early 20th century, WMF began to produce silver-plated tableware and other decorative more...

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WMF style pewter figural dish with mirror, formed as a female…

WMF style pewter figural dish with mirror, formed as a female figure holding a lozenge shaped mirror, her dress the triangular dish

WMF Art Nouveau pewter bottle coaster, the reticulated sides…

Art Nouveau Pewter Bottle Coaster with Dancing Procession Design

WMF Art Nouveau pewter bottle coaster, the reticulated sides depicting dancing procession, height 8 cm, diameter .10 cm

Tall pair of WMF covered ewers, of cylindrical form, with loop…

Pair of WMF Covered Ewers with Floral Scrolls and Figures

Tall pair of WMF covered ewers, of cylindrical form, with loop handles supported on figures, the lower section decorated with scrolled floral work, height 38 cm (2)

Vintage WMF copper coffee pot embossed decoration, marked to…

Embossed WMF Copper Coffee Pot, Marked #117, 28cm Height

Vintage WMF copper coffee pot embossed decoration, marked to base and # 117, height 28 cm.

A WMF copper jardiniere, with a Joseph Sankey & Sons copper jug…

Copper Jardiniere and Jugs from Coote Estate

A WMF copper jardiniere, with a Joseph Sankey & Sons copper jug and another by Beldray, height 18 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Emeritus Professor Brian Coote CBE, FRSNZ (1929 - 2019)

German WMF style cast pewter tray with raised lady and floral…

German Pewter Tray with Lady and Floral Decoration

German WMF style cast pewter tray with raised lady and floral decoration, width 35 cm

A pair of copper and brass Art Nouveau vases by WMF signed,…

Art Nouveau Copper and Brass Vases by WMF, Austria (1905)

A pair of copper and brass Art Nouveau vases by WMF signed, Austrian, circa 1905. 38.5 cm high, 15 cm wide

A WMF Arts and Crafts silver plate and oak tray, factory marks…

WMF Arts and Crafts Silver Plate Tray with Oak Handle

A WMF Arts and Crafts silver plate and oak tray, factory marks impressed to handle. Length 52 cm

WMF cornucopia figural cupid vase, c.1910, silvered metal,…

Cupid Cornucopia Vase

WMF cornucopia figural cupid vase, c.1910, silvered metal, depicting cupid riding a cornucopia cart with wheels. Height 24 cm

A large old WMF baluster vase with three sinuous Art Nouveau…

Art Nouveau Vase with Roses

A large old WMF baluster vase with three sinuous Art Nouveau handles, decorated with applied roses. Height 74 cm

WMF Art Nouveau pewter dish

Art Nouveau Pewter Dish

WMF Art Nouveau pewter dish

A WMF electroplated nickel silver serving tray, c.1915,…

Blue and White Dutch Canal Serving Tray

A WMF electroplated nickel silver serving tray, c.1915, decorated with a transfer Ware printed, blue and white Dutch canal and windmill scene, upon a glazed ceramic plaque, with metal mount, 28.5 x 44.5 cm (plaque size)

Art Nouveau silverplated liqueur set. 8 pce's, WMF jug and tray,…

Art Nouveau Silverplated Liqueur Set with WMF Jug and Tray

Art Nouveau silverplated liqueur set. 8 pce's, WMF jug and tray, and 6 Kayser goblets on tray. Wear. Height 23 cm. (jug)

WMF Art Nouveau table centrepiece c. 1905. Height 69 cm.

Art Nouveau Table Centrepiece - WMF 1905

WMF Art Nouveau table centrepiece c. 1905. Height 69 cm.