Bidspirit auction | CONTINENTAL ART NOUVEAU SILVER-PLATED DISH,

CONTINENTAL ART NOUVEAU SILVER-PLATED DISH, C. 1905 - A Continental Art Nouveau silver-plated decorative dish, bears monogram, circa 1905, cast in white metal with a silver-plated finish. The shallow oval basin is modeled in high relief with the profile head of a woman with flowing hair being kissed by a winged cherub emerging from swirling clouds. The undulating rim is embellished with foliate tendrils and blossoms extending at either end into asymmetrical openwork double-loop whiplash handles, and the vessel is raised on four scrolling acanthus feet. A faint, illegible incised signature appears at the lower right interior above the foliage, while the underside is stamped near one edge with the monogram 'NJ' alongside the model numbers 'D2066', '12661', and '01413', with a fainter impression '15141' near the opposite side. jugendstil, secessionist, pewter, wmf, kayserzinn, centerpiece, tray, cupid, nymph, antique, vintage, collectible. Dimensions Length with the handles: 12 in. All measurements are approximate. Condition Condition appears consistent with age. Surfaces exhibit overall tarnish, dark oxidation in recesses, light scratches, and silver-plating wear on high-relief areas exposing the grey base metal. A rectangular label residue appears on the interior basin, with minor rim irregularities and underside wear.