Sterling Silver Rococco Flatware Set, London Makers, Art Nouveau
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Rococco styled flatware, in sterling silver, consisting of 6x large silver handle knives. One by Daniel & John Wellby London 1908, five by Gilbert marks. A noted Art Nouveau maker. London 1896. 9x large forks. Two by G.J.H London 1912, two by Gilbert marks London 1896, five by Daniel John Wellby London 1908. Weight: 838.8 grams. 6x small silver handle knives. Two by G.J.H London 1912, two by Maxfield & Sons Ltd London 1908, two knives not marked. 3x large serving spoons by Daniel & John Wellby London 1908. Weight: 269.0grams. 6x small forks. One by Daniel & John Wellby London 1908, one by G.J.H London 1912, three by Gilbert marks. A noted Art Nouveau maker. London 1896. Weight 341.2 grams. 6x spoons, five by Gilbert marks. A noted Art Nouveau maker. London 1896, one by G.J.H London 1912. Weight: 343.2 grams. 6x large spoons. One by G.J.H London 1912, three by Gilbert marks. A noted Art Nouveau maker. London 1896, two by Daniel & John Wellby London 1908. Weight: 531.1 grams. 2x small handle ladles by Maxfield & Sons Ltd London 1908. Weight: 237.7 grams.(38)
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- Sterling Silver - Sterling silver is a mixture of 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% of another metal, usually copper. Fine silver is 99.9% pure silver, and is relatively soft and the addition of the very small amount of copper gives the metal enough strength and hardness to be worked into jewellery, decorative and household objects.
- Art Nouveau Period - The Art Nouveau period was a cultural movement that emerged in the late 19th century, and was characterized by its emphasis on natural forms, flowing lines, and a decorative, ornamental style. Art Nouveau was a reaction against the ornate and heavily stylized designs of the previous era, and sought to create a new, more organic aesthetic.
Art Nouveau was characterized by its use of sinuous, curving lines, as well as a focus on natural elements such as flowers, vines, and other organic shapes. Art Nouveau designers sought to create a total work of art, in which every element of a building or object was designed to be harmonious with the overall design.
Some of the most iconic examples of Art Nouveau design include the Paris Metro entrances designed by Hector Guimard, the works of the artist Alphonse Mucha, and the architecture of Victor Horta in Brussels.
The Art Nouveau period was at its peak between 1890 and 1910, but began to decline in popularity by the start of World War I. However, Art Nouveau remains an important influence on design and art to this day, and continues to be celebrated for its emphasis on natural forms and decorative style. - Flatware - An alternative name for items of cutlery, principally knives, forks and spoons, now generally used to describe sets of these implements. Nowadays it is mostly used when describing cutlery made of silver and silver plate.
It is less frequently used to describe all "flat' items of tableware, so that as well as cutlery the definition includes plates.
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