Shaker art deco, Quist, Esslingen, Germany, circa 1920
Description
Silver plated art deco shaker, signed.
Height: 22 cm
F.W. Quist - was famous for its plated silverware. Founded 1866 by Jakob Schweizer, Friedrich Wilhelm Quist (1831-1903) and others. In 1890 Quist took over from the other shareholders and owned the company on his own and it became known as F W Quist Metallwaarenfabrik & the Quist family continued to manage the firm until 1951. The company closed in 1981.