please assist in identifying this mark

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pyrogenous
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please assist in identifying this mark

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Hi. I found this item in Australia, I know nothing of its history. I am unsureif it is solid or plate.
It is approx 10 inches tall photo frame with what appears to be a tin backing covered in thin mterial
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Qrt.S
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Re: please assist in identifying this mark

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Looks very much like the ostrich for Württemburgische Metallwaren Fabrik in Geisligen in Germany. The "B" indicates (plated) britannia-metal, a tin and antimony alloy. The OX is oxidized decoration. I believe the manufacturing year being 1909-1914.
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Re: please assist in identifying this mark

Post by AG2012 »

Hi,
I think Qrt.S has solved this issue.Cannot recall any other manufacturer using letter codes B and OX as explained above by Qrt.S.
Dating is also correct: typical German Jugendstil.
Better WMF mark with ``OX``matching yours:
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pyrogenous
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Re: please assist in identifying this mark

Post by pyrogenous »

Thank you all very Much!
You folk are amazing.
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