WOLFERS Frères, Art Nouveau. Art Nouveau silver bowl or display case with embossed and chased decoration all around of strawberry branches, flowers and strawberries. Handles simulating branches. Interior in gilt. Complete with its original crystal interior. Hallmark of the master silversmiths WOLFERS Frères installed in Brussels around 1892-1900. German title mark (.800), French control mark called "charançon" and signature in all letters of the dealer Eduard FOEHR installed in Stuttgart. H: 4.8 cm. Diam (outside): 16 cm. Maximum length: 25,9 cm Net weight: 472 grams Gross weight (with interior): 896 grams

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