JOSEF HOFFMANN (1870-1956) Rare Caviar Bowl1906for the Wiener Werkstatte, sterling silver, stamp...
JOSEF HOFFMANN (1870-1956)
Rare Caviar Bowl
1906
for the Wiener Werkstatte, sterling silver, stamped 'WIENER WERKSTATTE', with Josef Hoffmann, craftsman, Vienna and Wiener Werkstatte hallmarks on the underside, additional Wiener Werkstatte and Vienna hallmarks on the edge of the bowl
height 4 3/8in (11.1cm); interior diameter 6in (15cm); diameter of base 9in (23cm)
Footnotes:
The offered lot was part of a table service created on the occasion of the exhibition of the Wiener Werkstätte 'Der gedeckte Tisch (The Set Table)' at Neustiftgasse 32, which opened on October 11, 1906.
Condition Report: overall good condition and appearance. Some small faint scratches and polishing marks throughout, not distracting. One rectangular element along perimeter of base with minute nailhead impression. Bowl lacks glass liner.
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JOSEF HOFFMANN (1870-1956)
Rare Caviar Bowl
1906
for the Wiener Werkstatte, sterling silver, stamped 'WIENER WERKSTATTE', with Josef Hoffmann, craftsman, Vienna and Wiener Werkstatte hallmarks on the underside, additional Wiener Werkstatte and Vienna hallmarks on the edge of the bowl
height 4 3/8in (11.1cm); interior diameter 6in (15cm); diameter of base 9in (23cm)
Footnotes:
The offered lot was part of a table service created on the occasion of the exhibition of the Wiener Werkstätte 'Der gedeckte Tisch (The Set Table)' at Neustiftgasse 32, which opened on October 11, 1906.
Condition Report: overall good condition and appearance. Some small faint scratches and polishing marks throughout, not distracting. One rectangular element along perimeter of base with minute nailhead impression. Bowl lacks glass liner.