J. P. Kayser & Sohn was one of the most successful firms to produce Art Nouveau pewter ware during the turn of the 20th century. It was a family-run factory that produced other wares using Kayser & Sohn as a mark, but gave a specific name, “Kayserzinn,” for its Art Nouveau pewter—perhaps a play on the idea that it could be the Kaiser’s (or Emperor’s) pewter. In 1894, Engelbert Kayser set up a design workshop that supplied about 800 different designs that were produced by the factory in Krefeld, Germany.
J. P. Kayser & Sohn
Works associated with this person or group
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Kayserzinn Inkstand, 1900–1902
the pedestal form inkpot with figural lid on a flaring shell-form base
Artist or Group: J. P. Kayser & SohnAcquired: 2013Medium: cast pewterObject ID: 52027779
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Teapot, 1900–1902
Artist or Group: J. P. Kayser & SohnAcquired: 2013Medium: cast pewterObject ID: 52027725
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Kayserzinn Creamer, 1900–1902
part of a four piece teaset
Artist or Group: J. P. Kayser & SohnAcquired: 2013Medium: cast pewterObject ID: 52027727
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Kayserzinn Bowl, 1900–1902
part of a four piece teaset
Artist or Group: J. P. Kayser & SohnAcquired: 2013Object ID: 52027729
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Kayserzinn Crumber, 1898–1900
Artist or Group: J. P. Kayser & SohnAcquired: 2013Medium: cast pewterObject ID: 52027721
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Kayserzinn Jug, 1900–1902
Artist or Group: J. P. Kayser & SohnAcquired: 2013Medium: cast pewterObject ID: 52027715
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Kayserzinn Biscuit Box, 1902–04
of curvy lozenge form with semi-circular handle, and undulating lid
Artist or Group: J. P. Kayser & SohnAcquired: 2013Medium: cast pewterObject ID: 52027717
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Kayserzinn Tureen, 1902–04
Artist or Group: Hugo Leven, J. P. Kayser & SohnAcquired: 2013Medium: cast pewterObject ID: 52027705
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Jardiniere, 1902–04
oval form with basket handle
Artist or Group: J. P. Kayser & SohnAcquired: 2013Medium: cast pewterObject ID: 52027707
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Kayserzinn Vase, 1900–1902
circular bulbous cup on shaped cylindrical stem, with slightly everted foot
Artist or Group: J. P. Kayser & SohnAcquired: 2013Medium: cast pewterObject ID: 52027709
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