Art Nouveau DRGM Dessert Cutlery Set - 20 Pieces Bronze and Steel - Germany 1910

20-piece dessert cutlery set in Art Nouveau (Jugendstil) style, manufactured in Germany at the beginning of the 20th century. The set consists of ten knives and ten forks with German industrial design registration.

History of the object: These pieces bear the DRGM mark (Deutsches Reichsgebrauchsmuster) with number 170665, a utility model registration system in effect in the German Empire. The ornamentation of the handles reflects the organic floral aesthetics of the Central European Jugendstil design school, characterized by curved lines and stylized plant motifs.

Features and details:
- Period: 1910s
- Technique / Style: Art Nouveau with cast and chased reliefs.
- Size: Length of each piece: 16 cm (6.3 inches).
- Material: Bronze handles with patinated finish; polished steel blades and tines.
- Condition: Excellent technical state of preservation. The bronze shows a uniform natural patina due to age. No evidence of repairs or functional wear.

Application and value: Highly relevant set for collectors of early-century German metalwork or for integration into period table services. The presence of the DRGM registration number guarantees its historical authenticity.