A Danish noble Art Nouveau silver jardiniére, of oval form, cast with fluted edges and leafy-lopped bands with ribbons, two cartouches engraved with crowned monogram FOR and dating 1883–25. Juli - 1908, two handles, raised on four volute supports, associated brass insert. S. & M. Benzen, finess 833. Copenhagen, early 20th century. Weight 813 g. H. 17.5 cm. L. 46.5 cm. (2)
Provenance: Silver wedding gift to Baron Fritz Rosenkrantz (1850–1925) and his wife, Baroness Oluffa Rosenkrantz (1860–1954), née Krabbe. They were married in the Forest Chapel in Klampenborg, where the Baron was a forest ranger with his father at Sophiendal Manor. In 1884, the couple inherited Liselund Manor, where they moved to. Thence by descendants until today.
Minimal wear, natural related to age- and use, including few, minimal marks and few, minimal and light surface scratches.
Antiques – decorative art, furniture and carpets, 17 September 2024
Not sold