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Up for sale is a rare, authentic matching pair of antique German Arts & Crafts / Jugendstil patinated brass trays, individually handcrafted by the renowned metalwork artist Georg von Mendelssohn (1886–1955) in the early 20th century (circa 1910s–1920s).Item Details:
- Artist/Maker: Georg von Mendelssohn
- Origin: Germany
- Material: Hand-Wrought / Hammered Brass
- Quantity: 2 Matching Trays
- Model/Design Number: 424 (Stamped on underside)
- Approximate Dimensions: Just over 2 inches by 3.5 inches each
- Style: Arts & Crafts / German Secessionist / Jugendstil
These small rectangular catchall trays exhibit Mendelssohn’s iconic individualist style. The interiors are beautifully detailed with primitive, stylized hand-etched bird motifs (resembling herons or cranes). The borders feature hand-turned, slightly faceted raised edges showing authentic workshop craftsmanship.Maker's Marks:
The underside of the trays are clearly impressed with the authentic studio signature stamps:
- "Mendelssohn" in script text
- "GERMAN"
- Model catalog number "424"
Condition Report:
Both trays are in excellent antique condition with no cracks or major structural damage. They feature a heavy, deep, unpolished historic oxidation/patina with wonderful variegation, verdigris hints, and minor surface wear consistent with a 100-year-old metal antiquity. They have been left entirely untouched and unpolished to preserve their collector value. Please review all photographs carefully to evaluate the exact condition details.A magnificent, highly collectible addition for any connoisseur of early 20th-century European art metalwork!
