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THB(165pc) WMF Silver-Plated Ivy Flatware Set In French Inlaid Chest
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LiveSep 23, 2025
Pre-bidding is now open for our September Fine Art & Design Auction, featuring works by Riley, Picasso, Calder, Dubuffet, Morrison, and Toledo, alongside French Art Nouveau furniture by Majorelle and Gallé, Amphora pottery, Tiffany-style lamps, and bronzes by Dailey, Pradier, and Drouot. Preview is available by appointment—contact us at bid@sebastiancharles.com or 612-280-1377. Auction pickup will be held September 25th and 26th from 2:00–5:00 PM at 818 Vandalia Street, St. Paul, MN. SebastianCharles Auctions bid@sebastiancharles.com
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- Lot Description
An impressive 165-piece silver-plated flatware set by WMF (Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik), featuring the Art Nouveau “Ivy” pattern. The set includes a full range of dining and serving pieces and is housed in a custom-made wooden storage chest with intricate wood inlay and the original working key. The chest features a mirrored back top display shelf, four fitted drawers for organized flatware storage, and an open lower shelf.
Chest Dimensions: 47"T x 16 1/2"W x 17 1/2"D
Flatware Set Includes:
(12) Rounded Tip Dinner Knives 9 3/4"
(12) Rounded Tip Lunch Knives 8 1/4'
(12) Fish Knives 7 3/4"
(12) Knife Rests
(12) Place Forks 8"
(12) Lunch Forks 7 1/8"
(12) Fish Forks 7"
(12) Place Spoons 8 1/4"
(12) Table Spoons 7 1/4"
(12) Teaspoons 5 1/2"
(10) Gold Washed Bowl Sugar Spoons 5"
(11) Gold Washed Bowl Demitasse Spoons 4 1/2"
(24) Assorted Accessories and Serving Pieces
Condition: Good with visible surface scratches, wear, and tarnishing consistent with age and use. No monogram. The chest shows minor surface wear, light veneer lifting on the two front panels, and some bubbling to the wood inlay consistent with age. There is also a split in the wood on the top left side and across the middle portion of the bottom shelf. Structurally sound with a functioning lock and key.
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