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
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Kayserzinn Creamer, 1900–1902
part of a four piece teaset
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Kayserzinn Bowl, 1900–1902
part of a four piece teaset
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Kayserzinn Biscuit Box, 1902–04
of curvy lozenge form with semi-circular handle, and undulating lid
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Jardiniere, 1902–04
oval form with basket handle
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Kayserzinn Vase, 1900–1902
circular bulbous cup on shaped cylindrical stem, with slightly everted foot
