GRENOBLE GLORIA ROGERS C1906 ART NOVEAU ICE CREAM FORK 5 ¼” PRICE PER PC
Item History & Price
Reference Number: Avaluer:2275718 | Style: Art Nouveau |
Type: Flatware - Forks | Age: 1906 |
Brand: Wm A Rogers | Pattern: Grenoble-Gloria |
During the NC last decade beginning of the 20th century Architects added iron decoration in curves inspired by floral and vegetal forms such as decorative “whiplash” motifs, formed by dynamic undulating lines in a syncopated rhythm and asymmetrical shape both in the interiors and exteriors of their buildings, soon these distinctive features also appeared in silverware, lamps and other d...ecorative items, often these metal works emulated nature in a very realistic fashion, female forms and fantastic hybrid creatures romantic and ethereal, with the sublime beauty and grace that we love about all things Art Nouveau. A perfect example of the above in American Silverplate History is the GRENOBLE GLORIA WM A ROGERS c.1906 also known as “Japanese Lily” offer this time in a rather hard to find piece its ICE CREAM FORK 5 ¼” featuring an unusual piercing which shapes its tines in an embossed decorated bowl with a variation of the floral pattern detail extraordinary design and quality plate and silversmith work not often seen anymore not even at high-end stores, an antique estate piece in an excellent condition NO plate loss, NO monogram, stamped WM A ROGERS A1 –SXR- PAT.APR.17’06 this listing is for one piece unless a different quantity up to a number available is selected by you.