Art Déco silver bowl from the renowned Belgian manufacturer Wolfers Frères with pearl pattern.
Wolfers Frères
In 1812, the goldsmith Wolfers from Linden in Germany opened their first workshop in Brussels. It is developing into one of the most successful manufacturers of innovative silverware and cutlery. The crowning W on an animal head becomes the company's trademark.
The company founder, Louis Wolfers, was followed by his son Philippe (1858-1929), who also became a name for the general public between 1897 and 1907. His Art Nouveau jewelry creations are his secret to success. The World Exhibition in Brussels in 1958 finally made Belgium's most famous goldsmith world famous.
At the end of the 1960s, the company's history as a family business came to an end. This is followed by the transfer of ownership to corporations.
The Wolfers' jewelry store on Rue d'Arenberg in Brussels, designed by Victor Horta, is now open to visitors in the Royal Museum of Art and History. In addition, a large part of the Wolfers' family archive as well as a collection of Philippe Wolfer's masterpieces (The Wolfers & Petrucci Collection) became part of the museum treasure.
Literature: Pandora, The Wolfers Dynasty: From Art Noveau to Art Deco
