Art Nouveau WMF Silver Plate Espresso Coffee Service. Circa 1910.

A rare and elegant espresso service crafted by the celebrated Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik (WMF), Germany’s most prestigious maker of silver and metalware.

Dating to around 1910, this complete five-piece set exemplifies the refined craftsmanship and timeless design of the late Art Nouveau and Edwardian era.

The service comprises:

• Coffee pot with domed finial, sweeping handle and elegant spout

• Two espresso cups with removable Bavarian porcelain liners

• Sugar bowl with gilt interior

• Matching cream jug

• Original silver plated tray with a fine beaded border

Each piece bears the authentic WMF ostrich inside a beehive stamp, confirming its origin and quality.

The elegant beaded detail, balanced proportions and gleaming silver surfaces reflect the sophistication of Europe’s Belle Époque café culture, when espresso was a luxury ritual.

This set is a collector’s treasure:

• Complete services of this age and quality are increasingly scarce.

• The gilt interiors of the sugar bowl and cups remain vibrant.

• The overall condition is good, with only light signs of age consistent with over a century of careful use. There is a small dent at the base of the coffee pot.

A versatile heirloom piece, this service is both functional and decorative — perfect for refined entertaining or as a statement centrepiece in a high-class interior.

Details:

• Maker: WMF (stamped)

• Origin: Germany

• Date: Circa 1910

• Material: Silver plate with porcelain liners and gilt detailing

• Condition: Excellent antique condition; minor age wear only

• Provenance: Private European collection

This exceptional set embodies the grace and quality that established WMF as Europe’s foremost silversmith. A rare opportunity to acquire a museum-worthy example of early 20th-century design.