Art nouveau ice bucket from Orivit

Height 21 cm. with the handle.

It is stamped "Orivit 2319".

Orivit is a mixed metal developed by the Rheinische Broncegieserei fur Kleinplastiken, from Cologne, in 1896. It consists of tin, silver, copper and antimony, which means that it cannot be used for food today, but only for decoration.

Orivit won several gold and silver medals at the World Exhibitions they participated in up to 1905 when they were bought by WMF, who continued production until 1914, when the last items were discontinued due to World War I.

The ice bucket is in good condition, without major wear on the surface. Unfortunately, its handle is slightly crooked and it has a dent on the side.