GORGEOUS WMF GEISLINGIN SILVER PLATED GERMAN FIGURAL CENTERPIECE

Description: GORGEOUS WMF GEISLINGIN SILVER-PLATED GERMAN FIGURAL CENTERPIECE - 1905 We have the privilege of offering you this stunning WMF, Geislingin, silver-plated German figural centerpiece from the early 20th Century. Circa 1905 and measures 9 1/2" tall x 14 1/4" long x 12 3/4" wide. Features a beautifully dressed silver-plated figural woman in the center of 3 trays. The tray is beautiful silver-plated with designs in the centers of the trays. Just stunning. It is double footed in 3 places between the trays, as you will see in the 7th photograph above. Maker's mark is as follows:Famous Ostrich mark with WMF/G in a rhombus. The WMF stands for Wurttembergische Metallwarenfabrik and the G stands for Geislingin. This hallmark dates this piece between 1903 - 1910The hallmark B is the letter inscription, which means the use of Britannia metal, which is a tin based alloy, used as a base metal for silvering.The hallmark I/O is a fraction inscription mark, which means the normal thickness of silver deposited onto the surface of the base metal.The hallmark OX is an inscription mark, which stands for oxidized. The darkening of the silver surface to a grey color. (Information credited to: ASCAS, Association of Small Collectors of Antique Silver) We have not cleaned it, as we leave that up to the buyers. The centerpiece is in beautiful condition and appearance. The figural lady is stunning. The tray has minor wear from use. You will find that there are a few faint scratches and wear to the underside from use. A very beautiful piece, please review photographs thoroughly. What a great piece to add to a table setting or for any collector. Enjoy!! On all of our items, insurance is mandatory and is included in the Handling Cost. We tried to make this easier on our customers, as Ebay does not prompt for an insurance amount. We will break it down for you upon end of sale in the invoice. We ship out Priority Mail or if this is an international purchase, Priority Mail International to protect you with your purchases and get them to you fast. If the shipping runs less, we will refund that amount to your PayPal account. If you have any questions or concerns, we are easy to get along with. We have photographed every part for you, so that you can see the condition. Feel free to ask any questions or if you need more detailed photos, we are easy to deal with. PLEASE READ COMPLETE LISTING AND VIEW ALL PHOTOGRAPHS BEFORE BIDDING. Sir Richards Antiques and Fine Art Centerc/o Richard and Barbara Woodard 3487 Waterbury Stowe Road Waterbury Center, Vermont 05677 Remember to bid early to avoid disappointment. If you are purchasing more than one piece from us, we are happy to combine the shipment on these pieces, as much as we can to save you on the shipping costs. This is an Estate item, being offered through sirrichardvtant, Sir Richards Antiques and Fine Art Center, in the business of selling fine antiques and art since 1967. We try to be prompt and care very much that you know exactly what you are bidding on, as to condition, etc. We are available from 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. (Eastern Standard Time), Friday through Monday, except for Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas; however, feel free to e-mail us and we will get back to you, as soon as we can. You can bid with confidence that this is a good investment item to add to your collection. Check out our other quality auctions. Well worth a look! Thank you for bidding and have a great day, Barbara and Richard! In regard to furniture and accessories, we sell antique furniture and accessories. As most people know, these pieces become more beautiful with age because of movements and distress in the woods, some having restoration. Spindle turnings will not be uniform and swell unevenly with age. Wood tends to get stress fractures on support systems and where wide board construction is used. Eighty-five percent of 18th Century veneers have had some restoration during their life. Pine secondary woods might fracture, making overlays and veneers have the same fracture lines. Old finishes might alligator, fade, fisheye or darken depending on where the pieces were placed. All of these are desired by a true collector and gives it personality. Do not expect these early pieces to be like new. These pieces age gracefully just as we do, giving them unique personality. We do our best to describe and photograph all items thoroughly but handle a quantity of pieces every day and might miss something. All these antique pieces are sold as is. It is your responsibility to view the photos, review the description, if you wish photos of a specific area on any piece, we are happy to promptly submit them to you and ask any questions you may have before bidding. Selling items untouched, usually directly from Estates, we are not experts on clock works or any items with mechanical or moving parts. We know if they tick, run, move and are in tune with the quality of sound, but offer no guarantees on these items. PAYMENT TERMS: All payments must be received immediately after the close of the auction. On international shipments, it is the responsibility of the bidder to research any duty, taxes or other costs that might be incurred with this purchase in your Country. All payments require immediate payment through PayPal, Merchant Visa, Mastercard or Discover. International shipments will be made through USPS Priority Mail International unless your Countries shipments cannot be insured to the amount paid. If the shipment cannot be fully insured or is too large for shipping with USPS, the shipment will have to be made via FedEx or UPS. It is the buyer's responsibility to research this insurance coverage and size requirements, as each Country has different insurance and size limitations with USPS. You will have to make immediate payment through PayPal, Merchant Visa, Mastercard or Discover with the USPS quote; however, we will send you an adjusted bill after we have researched the best shipping solution for you. If in doubt, please contact us and we will be happy to research it for you. SHIPPING TERMS: Buyer prepays item, plus shipping, insurance and Delivery Confirmation on this item when applicable. All our shipping is done USPS Priority Mail, Insured Delivery Confirmation. International shipments are USPS International Priority Mail, Insured Delivery Confirmation. International and other shipments may run more, but always only what it costs us for shipping and packing materials. (Please note, shipments to Italy are done by FedEx or UPS only.) Shipments will be made within 1 working day of receipt, unless there is an unusual circumstance. All items are extremely well packed, which will add to the weight of the shipment. RETURN POLICY: No returns on any items, unless we have grossly misrepresented the item only. To make any returns, we must be notified that you wish to return the item the day it is received at the Post Office or the day it is delivered from the carrier. Buyer pays all shipping costs back and forth. Thank you. You are welcome to personally view or pick your item up at our showroom, which contains Early American to Continental furniture, fine paintings and prints, fine porcelains and glass, plus almost every category pertaining to our past. Open Friday through Monday 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. (Eastern Standard Time)

Price: 1295 USD

Location: Waterbury Center, Vermont

End Time: 2024-12-28T17:15:46.000Z

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