Large Jugendstil Vase By Kayser - Circa 1900

Superb copperwork for this gigantic Jugendstil vase made by Kayser (Germany) around 1900! A magnificent two-tone relief decoration representing chestnut leaves adorns this monumental work, of great quality of production. No dents, perfect condition! Dimensions: 56 cm H Kayser & Sohn AG-KAYSERZINN (1862-1925) In 1862 in Düsseldorf, a new foundry opened its doors in the Bockum district of Krefeld. In 1899, the company reached its maximum size with a staff of 400 men. The Krefeld foundry, headed by Jean Kayser, was dedicated to mass production, where the designs came from the Cologne Studio of Englebert Kayser. The decorations were inspired by French Art Nouveau creations as well as by German linear Jugendstil.