Prächtiger, figural bestückter Tafelaufsatzkorb in Silber
Height: 29 cm.
Length: 65 cm.
Depth: 40 cm.
Silver weight: approx. 5 kg.
Marked at the bottom edge of the base "L. Posen" with master stamp and silver stamp 800 with crescent and crown as well as performance model number "168617".

Longitudinally oval basket shape with wickerwork pattern and open-work rim, on a moving base with multiple curvatures in Art Nouveau shapes. On the narrow sides on the left larger youthful female figure with a tight-fitting dress, sitting on a flower, on the right a putto holding up a small bird and on the left a curved ribbon that leads to the edge of the basket. On the long sides winged putti on large anemone blossoms with leaves. On the front and back, on a cloth band in driftwork, engraved inscription "1881/ 4 MARCH/ 1906" and on the opposite side alloyed monogram in Jugenstil letters "HEW". According to the dates a dedication to a 25th anniversary. Overall design and fully plastic figures of high artistic and craftsmanship quality. Removable brass insert inserted in the basket.
The silverware manufacturer Lazarus Posen (later widow) was founded in Frankfurt am Main in 1869 by Brendina Wetzlar, widow of Lazarus Jakob Posen. The silver manufactory was then the most important supplier of Judaica in the late 19th century. The son Jakob L. Posen had been running the company since 1880 and by 1900 the silver work was already considered of the highest quality nationwide. 1903 royal award. The company existed with its successor until 1938, when it was dissolved after the Night of Broken Glass. (†) (1222333) (11)


Magnificent silver centrepiece basket with figures
Height: 29 cm.
Length: 65 cm.
Depth: 40 cm.
Silver weight: about 5 kg.
Marked on edge of base "L. Posen" with maker's mark and silver stamp 800 with crescent moon and crown and model no. "168617".

Repoussé work, engraved inscription "1881/ 4 MARCH/ 1906." And monogram in ligature on the opposite side with Art Deco letters "HEW". According to the dates, dedication for a 25th anniversary. Overall design and three-dimensional figures of high artistic and artisanal quality. (†)