Argentor-Werke Rust & Hetzel Viennese Art Nouveau Bonbon Basket 1910, Marked - Godiskorg - Glas, Mässing

Argentor-Werke Rust & Hetzel Viennese Art Nouveau Bonbon Basket circa 1910. Beautiful round brass bonbon basket with glass inlay. It is decorated with refined patterns depicting bunch of grapes and vine leaves. Not only the round holder part, but also the semicircular, curved handle part is decorated.
It is marked on the bottom: " Argentor IG with Argentor three triangles".
Typical Viennese decoration and utility item from the renowned and famous Argentor-Werke Rust & Hetzel company.

Argentor-Werke Rust & Hetzel, founded in 1902 and managed by Georg Ferdinand Rust and Adolf Wilhelm Hetzel, became one of the most important metalware manufacturers of Viennese Art Nouveau movement. Production included not only silver cutlery, bowls, centerpieces, tea and coffee services, but also home furnishings such as frames, clocks, electric lamps, vases and flower holders.
Of particular interest were the frames manufactured by Argentor to mount the iridescent glass vases made by the famous Johan Loetz glass factory. The company was very successful and produced hundreds of models for worldwide export, obtaining the award of supplier of Austro-Hungarian Imperial House. Branches were active in Budapest and Brno.