Art Nouveau Wine Cooler – Tinned Brass, Circa 1900–1915

Art Nouveau Wine Cooler – Tinned Brass, circa 1900–1915

Elegant Art Nouveau wine cooler with a hammered surface and highly decorative, sculptural handles in flowing Jugendstil design. Made of brass with a tinned finish, giving it a subtle silvery appearance.

• Period: circa 1900–1915

• Material: tinned brass

• Style: Art Nouveau / Jugendstil

• Details: hammered body, scalloped rim, and strikingly shaped twin handles with organic, whiplash-like curves

• Condition: good antique condition with age-related wear, surface patina, and some losses to the tinning consistent with age and use (see photos). No maker’s mark.

A fine decorative piece, suitable as a wine or champagne cooler, or as an eye-catching Art Nouveau interior accent.

Dimensions: height 29, cmdiameter 16.5 cm
Origin: probably Germany or France