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An absolute museum-grade masterpiece for collectors of rare early European metalwork. Up for purchase is a genuine, guaranteed authentic Antique WMF (Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik) Art Nouveau / Jugendstil pewter vide poche calling card tray, Model 537, produced in Germany circa 1905.Features a magnificent, highly detailed sculptural relief of a majestic stag / buck resting in a dense forest glade under a textured tree canopy, flawlessly framed by fluid, organic whiplash borders and pierced foliage styling.✨ ITEM DETAILS & FEATURES
• Manufacturer / Brand: WMF (Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik)
• Country of Origin: Geislingen an der Steige, Germany
• Model Catalog Number: 537 (Stag in Forest Relief)
• Production Era: Genuine Antique Art Nouveau / Jugendstil (Circa 1905)
• Material Composition: Fine Britannia Metal / Oxidized Pewter Alloy (Favored by WMF for its smooth sculptural capabilities)
• Purpose: Vide Poche / Visiting Card Tray / Vanity Trinket Dish / Wall Plaque Accent🔍 COLLECTOR & AUTHENTICITY HALLMARKS
Stamped on the reverse side with the official early 20th-century WMF factory hallmarks (including the classic historical stamps and the model designation numerical code 537), verifying its absolute historical provenance and genuine German production heritage.💎 CONDITION: Excellent / Museum-Grade Antique Condition
• Notes: Superb preservation for a metal antiquity of this age! The pewter body is structurally perfect with absolutely no cracks, modern repairs, or holes. Retains its gorgeous, deep original oxidized patina in the relief crevices, creating stunning visual contrast and dimension. Details on the stag, tree texturing, and organic handles remain remarkably crisp.📦 SHIPPING & SHOPPING INFO
• Premium tracked shipping! Packaged with extreme care using thick, multi-layer professional bubble wrap insulation inside a heavy-duty, oversized shipping box to guarantee safe delivery. Shipped fully insured within 1-2 business days.
• Comes from a clean, smoke-free, and pet-free environment.
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