Antique Kayserzinn Pewter Bon Bon Dish No. 4471 – Arts & Crafts / Jugendstil – Archibald Knox Style – Germany c.1905

Short Description
An elegant and highly collectible Kayserzinn pewter bon bon tray or sweetmeat dish, produced in Germany circa 1905. Featuring a beautifully flowing asymmetrical form with integrated arched handle and subtle organic relief decoration, this piece strongly reflects the Liberty & Co. aesthetic associated with Archibald Knox and the European Jugendstil movement.

Marked to the underside “KAYSERZINN 4471”.

Details

• Maker: Kayserzinn
• Origin: Germany
• Date: Circa 1905
• Design / Model No: 4471
• Material: Pewter
• Style: Arts & Crafts / Jugendstil / Liberty & Co. influence
• Dimensions:
  • Height: approx. 10 cm
  • Length: approx. 14 cm

Features

• Sculptural asymmetrical silhouette
• Integrated sweeping carry handle
• Organic repoussé-style floral motifs
• Soft hand-finished pewter surface
• Classic early 20th-century German design
• Strong resemblance to Archibald Knox Liberty Tudric designs

Condition
Excellent condition for age- minimal wear, standard to age. As shown in excellent condition. 

Collector Notes
Kayserzinn was one of the leading German makers of Art Nouveau pewter and is highly regarded among collectors of Jugendstil and Arts & Crafts metalwork. Pieces with flowing organic forms and Liberty-style influence remain especially desirable.

Keywords
Kayserzinn, pewter dish, bon bon tray, Arts and Crafts, Jugendstil, Liberty and Co, Archibald Knox style, antique pewter, German Art Nouveau, Tudric style, Secessionist design, WMF era pewter, collectible metalware.