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 more...

A candelabra is a multi-branched candelstick for use on a large table. In addition to the central stem, they may have between two and six branches.

Long ago made redundant through electrification, their purpose these days is decorative. They were sometimes made in sets of two or more, although very few sets with more than two candelabra have survived.

Most commonly they were made in silver and silver plate from the mid 17th century, but other materials used were ceramic and pewter. Silver candelabra often had a flame shaped finial that fitted in each candle socket when the more...

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WMF figural maiden pewter 2 branch candlestick. Model no. 269,…

WMF Figural Maiden Pewter Candlestick, Model 269, Circa 1906

WMF figural maiden pewter 2 branch candlestick. Model no. 269, circa 1906, height 27 cm

WMF Art Nouveau silverplate figural candle holder, in the form…

WMF Art Nouveau Muse Candle Holder - 19.5 cm

WMF Art Nouveau silverplate figural candle holder, in the form of a classical muse, 19.5 cm high

A fine Jugendstil WMF silver plate candelabrum, WMF ostrich in…

Jugendstil WMF Silver Plate Candelabrum with Lion Heraldic Shield

A fine Jugendstil WMF silver plate candelabrum, WMF ostrich in Rhombus mark (1880-1925), circa 1900 the striking candelabrum with two horizontal arms with whorl terminals to each supporting twin sconces, centered with a pierced heraldic lion rampant and…

WMF young girl & serpent Art Nouveau silver plated chamber…

Art Nouveau Silver Plated Candlestick with Girl and Serpent

WMF young girl & serpent Art Nouveau silver plated chamber candlestick, the girl formed as the candleholder, the serpent as the handle, 18 cm wide

WMF Art Nouveau silverplate candlestick, tapering lozenge shape…

Art Nouveau Silverplate Candlestick with Cabochons

WMF Art Nouveau silverplate candlestick, tapering lozenge shape with stylised oval cabochons, 22.5 cm high

Pair WMF Art Nouveau silver plated candlesticks 22 cm high

Art Nouveau Silver Candlesticks - 22cm Height

Pair WMF Art Nouveau silver plated candlesticks 22 cm high

A pair of WMF silver plated candlesticks, with nozzles raised…

WMF Silver Plated Floral Candlesticks

A pair of WMF silver plated candlesticks, with nozzles raised on pierced floral capitals and tapering stems from spreading square spade feet with whiplash piercing, height 27 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Emeritus Professor Brian Coote CBE, FRSNZ (1929 -…

Pair of WMF Art Nouveau Eiffel Tower candlesticks, with pierced…

Art Nouveau Eiffel Tower Candlesticks with Pierced Decoration

Pair of WMF Art Nouveau Eiffel Tower candlesticks, with pierced decoration to the shoulders and base 27.5 cm

WMF Secessionist candlesticks stamped WMF and inscribed…

WMF Secessionist Candlesticks by Hugo Levin (1910)

WMF Secessionist candlesticks stamped WMF and inscribed signature to base, Maker: Hugo Levin, Circa 1910, height 27.5 cm

Pair of WMF Secessionist candlesticks, stamped WMF and…

WMF Secessionist Candlesticks by Hugo Levin (1910)

Pair of WMF Secessionist candlesticks, stamped WMF and inscribed signature to base, Maker: Hugo Levin, Circa 1910, height 27.5 cm

A WMF Art Nouveau figural maiden candelabra c.1900 - 1915…

WMF Art Nouveau Maiden Candelabra - 26cm Height

A WMF Art Nouveau figural maiden candelabra c.1900 - 1915 silver plated metal with makers marks to base, height 26 cm

A fine Art Nouveau WMF candlestick in the form of a Grecian…

Art Nouveau WMF Candlestick with Grecian Maiden

A fine Art Nouveau WMF candlestick in the form of a Grecian maiden, classically clad with two sconces with embossed foliate decoration, 27 cm high

A pair of WMF patinated brass Art Deco three branch…

Art Deco WMF Brass Candlesticks, 1920s

A pair of WMF patinated brass Art Deco three branch candlesticks, Austrian, circa 1920, 20 cm high

Pair of WMF Art Nouveau silver plated candlesticks

Art Nouveau Silver Candlesticks by WMF

Pair of WMF Art Nouveau silver plated candlesticks

WMF candelabrum having removable arms with three lights,…

Removable Arm Candelabrum with Three Lights

WMF candelabrum having removable arms with three lights, removable drip pans & nozzles. Condition: good to fair, slight lean. Height 57 cm

Stylish WMF chamberstick

Chic WMF Chamberstick

Stylish WMF chamberstick

An Art Nouveau WMF figural candelabra, circa 1910. 27 cm high

Art Nouveau WMF Figural Candelabra, 1910

An Art Nouveau WMF figural candelabra, circa 1910. 27 cm high

A pair of WMF patinated brass Art Deco three branch…

Art Deco Patinated Brass Candlesticks, c1920

A pair of WMF patinated brass Art Deco three branch candlesticks, Austrian, c1920. 20 cm

A pair of WMF Art Nouveau silver plated candlesticks, with urn…

Art Nouveau Silver Candlesticks

A pair of WMF Art Nouveau silver plated candlesticks, with urn shaped nozzles and circular pans raised on square tapering stems with pierced iris motifs at the capitals and 'whiplash' pierced panels at the square spreading bases. Stamped marks. Height 28…