Frankfurt 1892
Manufactory F. Schürmann
This large, powerful silver work is an extremely representative, upper-class table decoration for flowers or fruit. This magnificent Art Nouveau silversmith work was created in Frankfurt by F. Schürmann and was made for the silver wedding anniversary of Baron Max of Guaita and his wife Sophie, née Leve.
The Guaita family was one of Frankfurt's most important banking families, appointed several mayors and local politicians of the city and were highly esteemed as patrons of the arts.
The family was extremely successful in Aachen and Frankfurt and achieved great wealth amongst others through trade, manufacturing, land ownership and bank holdings. Their noble status was confirmed by Emperor Franz I in 1754.
Weight: 4300 g
Length: 47 cm, depth: 33 cm, height: 15 cm;