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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German silver WMF 800 part cutlery set Wt 1.43kg comprising of…

WMF 800 German Silver Cutlery Set with 29 Pieces

German silver WMF 800 part cutlery set Wt 1.43kg comprising of 6 dinner knives, 6 dinner forks, 6 teaspoons, 5 tablespoons and a pickle fork

Large WMF Art Nouveau silver plate comport, with a stylised…

Art Nouveau Silver Plate Comport with Female Support and Urn

Large WMF Art Nouveau silver plate comport, with a stylised female support holding an urn, the large bowl above with open scrolling floral and large leaf designs, 40 cm height

WMF Jugendstil (Art Nouveau) krug jug rubbed marks, 32 cm, high

WMF Art Nouveau Jug with Rubbed Marks - 32cm

WMF Jugendstil (Art Nouveau) krug jug rubbed marks, 32 cm, high

WMF claret jug baluster glass body engraved with flowerheads…

Art Nouveau Claret Jug with Flower Engraving and S/P Mount

WMF claret jug baluster glass body engraved with flowerheads with traditional Art Nouveau s/p mount.

German 800 silver Art Nouveau centrepiece, WMF style, missing…

Art Nouveau German 800 Silver Centrepiece, 1905

German 800 silver Art Nouveau centrepiece, WMF style, missing original liner, stamped to base, inscribed '4th December 1905 Familie Kahan', 932g approx.

A Ninety three piece WMF Continental silver cutlery service,…

WMF Continental Silver Cutlery Set

A Ninety three piece WMF Continental silver cutlery service, 20th century Germany, with Crown and crescent, and maker's marks, a service for six in a simple threaded and shaped scroll design including large forks, knives and spoons (two complementary, not…

German silver WMF ladle

WMF German Silver Ladle

German silver WMF ladle