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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A glass vase, attributed to WMF Ikora range, c.1930s green…

A glass vase, attributed to WMF Ikora range, c.1930s green lobed swollen base with aluminium nitrate web pattern to the wide mouth. Height 19 cm

WMF, Art Nouveau three-branch candlestick, copper and brass, 32…

WMF, Art Nouveau three-branch candlestick, copper and brass, 32 x 20 x 11.5 cm

Jorgen Moller for Royal Copenhagen, set of six glass…

Georg Jensen Glass Coasters and Tableware Set

Jorgen Moller for Royal Copenhagen, set of six glass Trays/Coasters, executed by Georg Jensen, stainless steel, together with a similar underplate, an Arne Jacobsen for Georg Jensen pie server, and a WMF Cromargan oval plate, all retaining manufacturer's…

WMF (Wurttembergische Metallwarenfabrik manufacture), pair of…

Art Nouveau Vases with Green Glass Insets and Gilded Decoration

WMF (Wurttembergische Metallwarenfabrik manufacture), pair of Art Nouveau vases, c. 1900, green glass inset vase, electroplated pewter vase decorated with stylised flowers and twin handles, stamped, together with an Art Nouveau green glass vase, with…

Dresser style WMF centrepiece crystal bowl WMF framed pierced…

WMF Crystal Bowl with Pierced Decoration

Dresser style WMF centrepiece crystal bowl WMF framed pierced decoration to cut crystal centrepiece bowl, marked to base, diameter 33 cm.

WMF bon bon dish, shell shaped with cherub and bird detail on…

Shell-shaped WMF bon bon dish with cherub and bird detail

WMF bon bon dish, shell shaped with cherub and bird detail on three ball feet, width: 13 cm

A c.1930 WMF Ikora art glass vase, of baluster form with…

Green and Gold Ikora Glass Vase

A c.1930 WMF Ikora art glass vase, of baluster form with pedestal base, of green dominant tone with gold flecked swirling vertical bands. Height 33 cm.

German WMF pewter 'Child & Snail' serving dish

WMF Child & Snail Pewter Serving Dish

German WMF pewter 'Child & Snail' serving dish

Large Art Deco WMF Ikora glass bowl, diameter 50 cm,

Art Deco WMF Ikora Glass Bowl - 50cm Diameter

Large Art Deco WMF Ikora glass bowl, diameter 50 cm,

WMF Art Nouveau bronzed and glass fruit basket with original…

Art Nouveau Bronzed Fruit Basket with Glass (1900)

WMF Art Nouveau bronzed and glass fruit basket with original liner, C:1900, 300 by 100 mm

A WMF Secessionist copper centrepiece bowl, 1909, with ostrich…

Secessionist Copper Bowl with Rosette Frieze and Brass Eyes

A WMF Secessionist copper centrepiece bowl, 1909, with ostrich in beehive mark with town letter 'G' for Geislingen, the low shallow bowl of hammered finish with a rich patina and decorated with a frieze of stylised rosettes with brass 'Eyes', raised on…

WMF 'Ikora' blue and red bubble glass vase, circa 1930, 20 cm…

1930s WMF 'Ikora' Bubble Glass Vase - Blue and Red

WMF 'Ikora' blue and red bubble glass vase, circa 1930, 20 cm high

A 1920's WMF German Handblown Ikora glass lamp, stunning ovoid…

Art Deco Ikora Glass Lamp with Eunice Taylor Shade

A 1920's WMF German Handblown Ikora glass lamp, stunning ovoid body in shades of green with yellow and charcoal accents. New Eunice Taylor lampshade complimenting the exceptional Art Deco base, height 53 cm, depth 37 cm

Twenty nine piece WMF cutlery set settings of 4 for most pieces.

29-Piece WMF Cutlery Set: Complete Table Setting for 4

Twenty nine piece WMF cutlery set settings of 4 for most pieces.

Cordial set early 20th century, five piece, German WMF, Art…

Art Nouveau WMF Cordial Set with Green Glass Insets

Cordial set early 20th century, five piece, German WMF, Art Nouveau style, silver plate mounts with green glass insert

WMF Arts and Crafts glass and silver plate biscuit barrel

Arts & Crafts Glass Biscuit Barrel with Silver Plate Lid

WMF Arts and Crafts glass and silver plate biscuit barrel

A WMF Jugendstil copper vase, shouldered tapering shape, hammer…

WMF Jugendstil Copper Vase with Laurel Design

A WMF Jugendstil copper vase, shouldered tapering shape, hammer finish and overlaid with four stylized stems of laurel leaves and berries running from the shoulder to the flaring foot, height 39 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Emeritus Professor Brian Coote…

WMF Ikora bronze vase, ovoid shape in patinated bronze, inlaid…

Ikora Bronze Vase with Inlaid Decoration

WMF Ikora bronze vase, ovoid shape in patinated bronze, inlaid and incised decoration in black and gilt on a mottled green ground, stamped Ikora Germany

Art Nouveau WMF silverplate and cut glass claret jug circa…

Art Nouveau Silverplate and Cut Glass Claret Jug

Art Nouveau WMF silverplate and cut glass claret jug circa 1910-1920, height 30 cm approx

WMF (Wurttembergische Metallwarenfabrik), Art Nouveau pewter…

Art Nouveau Pewter and Glass Vase by WMF

WMF (Wurttembergische Metallwarenfabrik), Art Nouveau pewter and glass vase, c. 1930, with cut glass inset vase, stamped factory's marks and number to underside, minor chip to glass, height 37 cm

Pair of WMF candlesticks, 21.5 cm

WMF 21.5cm Candlestick Pair

Pair of WMF candlesticks, 21.5 cm

WMF twin handled jardiniere, in neo-classical taste, decorated…

Neo-Classical WMF Jardiniere with Rams Head Medallions

WMF twin handled jardiniere, in neo-classical taste, decorated with rams head medallions, with draped garlands, flanked by handles on ball feet, length 37c cm

Pair of WMF bristol blue cut crystal stem wine glasses

WMF Bristol Blue Crystal Wine Glasses

Pair of WMF bristol blue cut crystal stem wine glasses

WMF amethyst cut crystal stem glass

Amethyst Cut Crystal Stem Glass by WMF

WMF amethyst cut crystal stem glass

A WMF copper and brass jugendstil vase, tapering shape with…

WMF Jugendstil Copper and Brass Vase with Brass Handles

A WMF copper and brass jugendstil vase, tapering shape with brass handles affixed to the sides. Height 30 cm

Art Nouveau WMF style plaque, 29 cm x 22.5 cm

WMF Style Art Nouveau Plaque

Art Nouveau WMF style plaque, 29 cm x 22.5 cm

WMF S/P Art Nouveau dish oval shape the handle formed as young…

Art Nouveau Frog Watcher Dish

WMF S/P Art Nouveau dish oval shape the handle formed as young boy with hat watching a frog

Metallwarenfabrik Straub & Schweizer claret jug, having a…

Art Nouveau Claret Jug by WMF

Metallwarenfabrik Straub & Schweizer claret jug, having a pewter handle & base securing the green glass body. Art Nouveau designs to the pewter, with maidens adorning the base, stamped WMF to base along with makers marks, height 38 cm

Zsolnay, Eosin metallic green glazed ewer, the handle modelled…

Eosin Glazed Ewer and Art Nouveau Pewter Figure

Zsolnay, Eosin metallic green glazed ewer, the handle modelled as a nymph drinking from the spring, printed factory's mark to underside, together with WMF Art Nouveau pewter figure, cast as a maiden with long-flowing hair, stamped (2), height 12 cm, 16 cm

A WMF centrepiece flower trough or fruit bowl, of swollen oval…

Serpentine WMF Centrepiece with Glass Liner

A WMF centrepiece flower trough or fruit bowl, of swollen oval shape with serpentine rim, acanthus moulded scroll handles issue from either end, raised on four acanthus splay feet and with hop swag and bead borders to the body, with original glass liner.…

WMF silver plated centrepiece from the Wurttembergische…

Art Deco WMF Silver Plated Floral Centrepiece

WMF silver plated centrepiece from the Wurttembergische Metallwarenfabrik set with a large floral shaped glass bowl & two shield shaped lower bowls, set in the classic Art Deco form with two handles set upon four scrolled feet. Condition excellent to good…

A WMF Myra-Kristall Iridescent satin glass vase, 1920s, of…

Iridescent Satin Glass Vase, 1920s

A WMF Myra-Kristall Iridescent satin glass vase, 1920s, of globular beehive shape with a flared neck, the silken glass in rich and modulating amber, gold and striking silver blue iridescent tones; with a ground pontil. Height 11 cm

A WMF plated stand with a glass Liner, early 20th century, with…

Jugendstil WMF Stand with Glass Liner

A WMF plated stand with a glass Liner, early 20th century, with ostrich mark in cartouche for period 1900-1918, in the distinctive Jugendstil manner, the navette shaped stand with loop bracket handles with sweeping lines and folds to the body with groups…

WMF pepper mill/grinder glass and silver plate, marks to base,…

Silver-plated Glass Pepper Mill

WMF pepper mill/grinder glass and silver plate, marks to base, approx 7 cm high.

A WMF Art Nouveau/classical silver plate and cut glass comport,…

Art Nouveau Silver Plate and Cut Glass Comport

A WMF Art Nouveau/classical silver plate and cut glass comport, the tapered hexagonal column to the conforming spreading rectangular base supporting the pierced and embossed bowl frame with sweeping handles, supporting the fitted conforming cut glass bowl…

WMF brass fruit dish, with clear glass liner. Frieze of…

Brass Fruit Dish with Strawberry Vine Frieze

WMF brass fruit dish, with clear glass liner. Frieze of strawberry vines. On ball feet, diameter 26 cm