Antique Silverware For Sale

1) Superior Silverware (Museum Quality Collector`s Pieces)

Quick Facts: Silver Purity: Sterling 925/1000 and 800/1000 - Purpose: Anglo-German Cutlery / Flatware Canteen, 32 pieces - five pieces for six Persons plus two additional items - Dimensions: see list below - Maker & Age: made in London by William Ely, William Fearn and William Chawner in 1818 (Eley Fearn & Chawner was founded 1808 in London) and by Wilkens, late 19th Century - Condition: wear from age and use, otherwise good - Assay Marks: Lion Passant (for Sterling Silver), Crowned Leopards Head (for Georgian London), Date Letter (for 1818), Maker`s mark WE WF WC for Eley Fearn & Chawner / Crown, Halfmoon, 800 + Wilkens Mark - Export Price (incl. s&h): EUR 1800 - ca. US$ 2,700 (convert to your Currency) - refer to Flat I

This Pattern is called Fiddle, Thread and Shell and this is the heavy double-struck (pattern worked out on both sides) version. William Chawner of London (and his collegues William Eley and William Fearn) ranked among the best Georgian Silversmiths of the early 19th Century. They were especially known for high-quality cutlery / flatware. The same can be said by the other Maker, Wilkens of Bremen, at the end of the 19th Century and afterwards.

Georgian Flatware / Cutlery Set
Eley, Fearn & Chawner, London

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Quick Facts: Silver Purity: Sterling 925/1000 - Purpose: Footed Salver / Tray for Visitor`s Cards and/or Letters (presented by the Butler to the Gentleman or the Lady) or for serving small Refreshments - Dimensions & Execution: Diameter 10 inch (25,4 cm), heavy solid silver with a weight of 603 gr. (19 3/8 Ounces) - Maker & Age: made in London by Ebenezer Coker (active 1728-1783) in 1769 - Condition: light wear from age, otherwise excellent - Assay Marks: Lion Passant (for Sterling Silver), Crowned Leopards Head (for London), Date Letter (for 1769), Maker`s mark EC for Ebenezer Coker - all hallmarks are clearly visible - Export Price (incl. s&h): EUR 1680 - ca. US$ 2,550 (convert to your Currency) - refer to Coker Salver

This high-quality item has been completely hand-made / hand-wrought / hand-chased. It stands on three feets 3 cm high (1 1/4 in). Ebenezer Coker of London ranks among the best Silversmiths of the 18th Century. An example of his work can be found in the book "Collecting Silver" by Elisabeth de Castres on page 102 with a full-page illustration. He was especially known for candle-sticks, salvers and later also flatware.

Georgian Sterling Salver
Ebenezer Coker, London 1769

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Quick Facts: Silver Purity: 900 (Coin Silver) or 925 (Sterling) - Purpose: an antique Presentation Beaker with a carved Dragon - Dimensions & Execution: it is 11,5 cm (4 1/2 inch) high and has a diameter of 7,8 cm (3 inch) at its widest point, made of solid Silver with a weight of 193 gr. (6.21 ounces), inside has been gilted (Vermeil technique) - Maker & Age: made in Canton or Shanghai by Hung Chong (also written Hungchong, well known silversmith - Condition: age signs, inside gilting shows wear plus there are in general minimal dents from use - Assay Marks: Maker`s sign HC and chinese character for high grade silver (900 or 925) - Export Price (incl. s&h): EUR 350 - ca. US$ 530 (convert to your Currency) - refer to Hung-Chong-Beaker

This is a hand-made China Trade (Chinese Export) Silverware item which shows a remarkable quality. Towards the end of the 19th Century some self-assured and larger Silversmith Workshops in Hong Kong, Shanghai and Canton started to introduce own Designs where the form and function followed Western items and earlier China Trade Silver (which copied the Western Style) - but where own decoration was added. In contrast to the earlier pieces these items have not yet been researched much and are still available at favorable prices. This Beaker was presented to a European Merchant who was located 1903 in Kobe, Japan.

Dragon Beaker
China, Hung Chong 1903

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Silver Purity: France, First Grade Silver 950/1000 or 958/1000 - Purpose: Six antique Belle Epoque Flatware items for 2 persons from Paris, France

Dimensions & Execution: consisting of 2 Dinner Forks by Puiforcat and 2 Dinner Spoons plus two Dessertor or Coffee Spoons by Granvigne, all in the same pattern, Table Spoons/Forks are 21,5 cm (8.5 in) long, knifes are added for free - made of solid silver with a weight of 364 gr. (11.7 Oz), executed in a Classic Round Fiddle Design - Maker & Age: by Master Silversmiths Jean Granvigne and Emile Puiforcat, Paris ca. 1890-1900 - Condition: signs of use, dessert spoons with light dents, otherwise ok - Assay Marks: Minerva 1. Grade, and EP / JG signs of the Silversmiths - Remarks: Emile Puiforcat was (together with Odiot) the leading Silversmith of Paris - his company belongs now to the Luxury Brand "Hermes" in Paris. Jean Granvigne was founded in Paris in the 19th Century and later succeeded by Tetard of Paris - Export Price (incl. s&h): EUR 325 - ca. US$ 475 (convert to your Currency) - refer to Granvigne/Puiforcat Set

Paris Flatware for 2 persons -
Granvigne / Puiforcat, ca. 1890

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Quick Facts: Silver Purity: Portuguese, 833/1000 - Purpose: a pair of Serviette (napkin) Rings (Design pieces) - Dimensions & Execution: they are standing 1 1/2 inch (3.8 cm) high, made of heavy, solid silver with a combined weight of 65 gr. (more than 2 Ounces), executed in the French Art Noveau Design - Maker & Age: made in Oporto (Portugal) by F. Potier around 1900 - Condition: light wear from age (including minor dark spots) and use, otherwise fine - Assay Marks: Wild Boer (for 833 Silver), Town Letter P with Crown (for Porto), signed in hand writing by Master F. Potier (see also the enlarged photo) - Export Price (incl. s&h): EUR 310 - ca. US$ 450 (convert to your Currency) - refer to Potier Rings

This high-quality item has been completely hand-made / hand-wrought / hand-chased. The diameter is 4.7 cm (max.) or 1 3/4 inch. The heads of the Lady and the decoration are worked out raised and with great detail, as it can be seen on the photos.

Art Noveau Serviette Rings
by F. Potier, Oporto ca. 1900

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Quick Facts: Silver Purity: Sterling 925/1000 - Purpose: a Christening Beaker for a Ship of the DAL - Dimensions & Execution: it is 8 cm (3 1/4 in) high and has a diameter of 6,8 cm (2 3/4 in) at its widest point, made of Sterling Silver with a weight of 82 gr. (2.64 ounces), inside and foot gilted (Vermeil technique) - Maker & Age: made in Hamburg by Friedrich Goldemann - Condition: in good condition - Assay Marks: 925, Crown, Halfmoon and Maker`s Sign Goldemann, Hamburg - Export Price (incl. s&h): EUR 310 - ca. US$ 450 (convert to your Currency) - refer to Goldemann-Beaker

This is a one-of-a-kind piece which has been completely hand-chased by this well known Gold- and Silversmith. Friedrich Goldemann was Court-Jeweller to the Shah of Persia and regularly worked for the Merchants and Shipowners in Northern Germany. His son Thomas continues the workshop on the Elbchaussee in Hamburg and at Kampen / Island of Sylt (see Internet). This Beaker was presented to the Lady who has thrown the Bottle at the Lauching of the Ship.

Ship`s Christening Beaker, Goldemann

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2) Premium Silverware (hand-made and high quality by well known Makers)

Quick Facts: Silver Purity: Solid Silver 800/1000 - Purpose: Vintage German Cutlery / Flatware Canteen, 61 pieces Fish & Meat - suitable for 12 Persons incl. Soup Laddle, in original Box - Dimensions: see list below - Maker & Age: made in Bremen by Premium Maker Koch & Bergfeld (founded 1829) - Condition: light wear from age and use, NO monogram (and never had one) - Assay Marks: Crown, Halfmoon, 800 (for German Silver) and Makers Marks of Koch and Bergfeld - Export Price (incl. s&h): EUR 2700 - ca. US$ 3,950 (convert to your Currency) - refer to Flat Koch I

This Pattern was designed by Gustav Elsaß 1925 and soon became a Modern Classic Cutlery in Continental Europe. With its well-balanced design it is still produced today. This is a straight, one-owner Set which has been carefully preserved and is complete - without later additions. All parts of this Design Silverware were hand-made in Germany with a strict quality control and high manufacturing standards. While elsewhere in the first third of the 20th Century machine-made Silverware after older designs were flooding the markets this Silversmith continued to produce in the old-fashion way and with unique designs.

Design Flatware Set for 12 P.
Koch & Bergfeld, ca. 1925

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Quick Facts: Silver Purity: Solid Silver 800/1000 - Purpose: Vintage German Cutlery / Flatware Canteen, 27 pieces for Dinner - suitable for 9 Persons in flatware storage rolls - Dimensions: see list below - Maker & Age: made in Düsseldorf by Quality Maker Vereinigte Silberwarenfabrik (founded 1899), designed ca. 1905-1925 - Condition: is good, only light wear from age and use, NO monogram - Assay Marks: Crown, Halfmoon, 800 (for German Silver) and Maker`s Sign - Export Price (incl. s&h): EUR 980 - ca. US$ 1,450 - refer to Flat-DUS-9

Without being overloaded with decoration this flatware shows the typical style of the late Art Nouveau period. This is a straight (= all items by the same maker and period), one-owner Set which has been carefully preserved. All parts of this Design Silverware were hand-made in Germany with a strict quality control and high manufacturing standards. This is the heavy, double-struck (design on Front- and Backside) version with - for example - one Fork alone having a weight of ca. 72 grams or 2.3 Ounces and is completely made of hand-chased Solid German Silver 800 Standard

Art Nouveau Flatware for 9 P.
Vereinigte Silberwarenfabrik

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Quick Facts: Silver Purity: Solid Silver 800/1000 - Purpose: Antique German Cutlery / Flatware Canteen, 32 pieces for Dinner - suitable for 8 Persons, in a wooden Flatware Chest - Dimensions: see list below - Maker & Age: Pattern Fiddle & Tread, made in Germany in the late 1880s - Condition: light wear from age and use, Spoons & Forks have a calligraphic monogram on the front side (Spoons) or back side (Forks) - Assay Marks: 800 (for 800 Standard solid Silver) and a Star Hallmark for the Maker on the knifes - Export Price (incl. s&h): EUR 1100 - ca. US$ 1,650 - refer to Flat Augsburg Antique 12P

This Pattern came up in France during the 18th Century and in the 19th Century it became the most popular Flatware Design in the Old World. It was also made in a similar style in the United Kingdom (and occasionally in America) - especially in the late 18th and early 19th Century - but after 1830 and in Victorian times the heavily decorated patterns (eg. King`s Pattern) became more popular among the British. Today this Design represents the typical Classic and Elegant Flatware in Continental Europe (eg. France, Switzerland and Germany). This is a collected Set of items which have been carefully preserved and which is complete. It was executed in heavy weight (eg. one table fork is 71 grams or 2 1/4 ounces) and double-struck (design is on front and back).

Antique Flatware Set for 8 P.
Germany, late 1880s

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Quick Facts: Silver Purity: Solid Silver 800/1000 - Purpose: Antique Swiss Cutlery / Flatware Canteen, 24 pieces for Dinner - suitable for 6 Persons, in an old Storage Box - Dimensions: see list below - Maker & Age: Pattern Fiddle & Tread, made in Switzerland around 1890 - Condition: light wear from age and use, Spoons & Forks have no monogram on Front side (calligraphic Art Nouveau Monogram is on back) - Assay Marks: 800 (for 800 Standard solid Silver) and a Star Hallmark for the Maker on the knifes - Export Price (incl. s&h): EUR 980 - ca. US$ 1,450 - refer to Flat Augsburg Antique 6P

This Pattern came up in France during the 18th Century and in the 19th Century it became the most popular Flatware Design in the Old World. Today this Design represents the typical Classic and Elegant Flatware in Continental Europe (eg. France, Switzerland and Germany). This is a one-family-owned Set which has been carefully preserved and is complete. All parts of this Design Silverware were hand-made in Switzerland and Germany with a strict quality control and high manufacturing standards. It was executed in heavy weight and double-struck (design is on front and back).

Antique Flatware Set for 6 P.
Switzerland, circa 1890

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Quick Facts: Silver Purity: Solid Silver 800/1000 - Purpose: Antique German Cutlery / Flatware Canteen, 25 pieces for Dinner - suitable for 6 Persons incl. Soup Laddle, in original Box - Dimensions: see list below - Maker & Age: made in Heilbronn by Premium Maker Bruckmann (founded 1805), Design No. 350 from 1906, executed ca. 1910 - Condition: light wear from age and use, calligraphic Art Nouveau Monogram - Assay Marks: Crown, Halfmoon, 800 (for German Silver) + Makers Mark Bruckmann - Export Price (incl. s&h): EUR 1100 - ca. US$ 1,680 (convert to your Currency) - refer to Flat Bruck AN6

This Pattern was designed one year before Peter Bruckmann became founding member and second chairman of the German Werkbund, which was connected with the Arts & Crafts movement and later came out in the Bauhaus. Without being overloaded from the decoration this flatware shows the typical style of the Art Nouveau together with a more modern style approaching. This is a straight, one-owner Set which has been carefully preserved and is complete. All parts of this Design Silverware were hand-made in Germany with a strict quality control and high manufacturing standards. While elsewhere in the first third of the 20th Century machine-made Silverware after older designs were flooding the markets this Silversmith continued to produce with unique designs.

Art Nouveau Canteen for 6 P.
Bruckmann, ca. 1910

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Quick Facts: Silver Purity: Solid Silver 800/1000 - Purpose: Vintage German Cutlery / Flatware Canteen, 24 + 4 pieces for Dinner - suitable for 8 Persons in wooden Flatware Chest - Dimensions: see list below - Maker & Age: made in Flensburg, Germany by Premium Maker Robbe & Berking (founded 1874), designed in the 1920s, executed 1927 or 1928 - Condition: light wear from age and use (see below), NO monogram - Assay Marks: Crown, Halfmoon, 800 and Arrow Makers Marks - Export Price (incl. s&h): EUR 900 - ca. US$ 1,350 (convert to your Currency) - refer to Flat Robbe Deco8

Without being overloaded with decoration this flatware shows the typical style of the early Art Deco period. This is a straight and one-owner Set which has been carefully preserved. All parts of this Design Silverware were hand-made in Germany with a strict quality control and high manufacturing standards. While elsewhere in the first third of the 20th Century machine-made Silverware after older designs were flooding the markets this European Silversmith continued to produce fine, handmade Silverware with special Designs of the period.

Art Deco Flatware Set for 8 P.
Robbe & Berking - 1928

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Sale from Private Owner: Silver Purity: Solid Silver 833/1000 - Purpose: Vintage Portuguese Cutlery / Flatware Set for Fish, 24 pieces for 12 Persons in cardboard Flatware Chest - Art Deco Design - Dimensions: see list on description page - Maker & Age: handmade in Lisbon, Portugal in the 1920s - Condition: good, light wear from age and use, NO monogram - Assay Marks: Javali (Boer`s Head) for 830 Portuguese Silver and unidentified Makers Mark - Price (in Portugal): EUR 795 - shipment to outside of Portugal on request only

With a plain and modern variation of the Fiddle design this flatware shows the typical style of the early Art Deco period. This is a straight (= all items by the same maker and period), one-owner Set which has been carefully preserved. All parts of this Design Silverware were hand-made in Portugal backed by a Silver-Making Tradition since the Middle Age. While elsewhere in the first third of the 20th Century machine-made Silverware after older designs were flooding the markets Portuguese Silversmith continued to produce fine, handmade Silverware in the old-fashioned way.

Fish Flatware Set for 12 P.
Lisbon, Portugal, 1920s

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Quick Facts: Silver Purity: Solid Silver 800/1000 - Purpose: Vintage German Cutlery / Flatware Canteen, 18 pieces for Dinner - suitable for 6 Persons in cardboard Flatware Chest - Dimensions: see list below - Maker & Age: made in Dusseldorf, Germany by Premium Maker Franz Bahner (founded 1895), designed and executed in the 1920s - Condition: very good, only light wear from age and use, Art Deco Style monogram FR - Assay Marks: Crown, Halfmoon, 800 and Makers Marks - Export Price (incl. s&h): EUR 688 - ca. US$ 999 (convert to your Currency) - refer to Flat-Bahner6

With a plain and modern variation of the Fiddle design this flatware shows the typical style of the early Art Deco period. This is a straight (= all items by the same maker and period), one-owner Set which has been carefully preserved. All parts of this Design Silverware were hand-made in Germany with a strict quality control and high manufacturing standards. While elsewhere in the first third of the 20th Century machine-made Silverware after older designs were flooding the markets this European Silversmith continued to produce fine, handmade Silverware with unique designs.

Art Deco Flatware Set
Franz Bahner, 1920s

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Quick Facts: Silver Purity: French, First Grade 950/1000 - Purpose: a Salver / Tray for Fish together with a Bowl for Potatoes or Vegetables from the same Maker, Period and Family Provenance - Dimensions & Execution: length of Salver is 38 cm (15 in) and it is 26 cm (10 in) wide, diameter of the Bowl is 20,5 cm (8 in.) and it is 6 cm (2 1/2 in) high - hand-chased and made of solid, thick silver with a combined weight of 1165 gr. (37 1/2 Ounces), executed in a Classic Design with curved edge decoration - Maker & Age: made in Paris by Gustave Keller in the last quarter of the 19th Century - Condition: light signs of use, including some scratches, otherwise good, nice age patina - Assay Marks: Head of Minerva 1 (for 950 Silver), Makers Mark (Head of Mercury + GK) & additionally marked "G. Keller, Paris" - Export Price (incl. s&h): EUR 980 - ca. US$ 1450 (convert to your Currency) - refer to Keller Serving

The pure Silver (999) content of this item is about 1107 gr. or more about 35 1/2 Ounces. The company Gustave Keller (Freres) operated in Paris as a First Class Silversmith in their 65 Rue de Turbigo workshop from 1881 until 1922. - Note: The Box of matches was added for for size explaination only.

Fish Salver + Bowl in solid Silver
by G. Keller, Paris ca. 1885

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Quick Facts: Silver Purity: German, 830/1000 - Purpose: a large Salver / Tray for carrying tableware, glasses or porcelain or serving food - Dimensions & Execution: the diameter is 36 cm or more than 14 inches - hand-chased and made of solid, thick silver with a weight of 760 gr. (about 24 1/2 Ounces), executed in a Classic Design with curved edge decoration - Maker & Age: made in Bremen by Wilkens in the first half of the 20th Century - Condition: light signs of use, including some fine scratches, otherwise good, nice age patina - Assay Marks: Half Moon, Crown and 830 S (for 830 solid Silver), maker`s mark (for Wilkens) and Model No. 7530 - Export Price (incl. s&h): EUR 595 - ca. US$ 895 (convert to your Currency) - refer to Wilkens Tray I

The pure Silver (999) content of this item is about 631 gr. or more than 20 Ounces. This Classic Silverware has a form and pattern, which is still today in use for such items. M. H. Wilkens & Söhne (founded 1810) is one of the best known and oldest Makers of fine Traditional and Modern Silverware in Europe.

Large Salver in solid Silver
by Wilkens, Bremen ca. 1925

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Quick Facts: Silver Purity: Sterling, 925/1000 - Purpose: a plain, modern Design Letter Opener with Thread margin at handle - for VIP`s (Executive Managers, Presidents etc.) - suitable for Home or Public use - Dimensions & Execution: impressive size with a total length of 24,3 cm (8 1/2 inch) with a width of max. 3 cm (1 1/4 inch) and lightly curved - made of solid Sterling Silver with a weight of 144 gr. (more than 4 1/2 Ounces), not weighted and without engraving, Classic Modern Design - Maker & Age: made by the famous German Fountain Pen Maker Montblanc in their Hamburg workshoparound 2000 - Condition: light wear from use, otherwise good (but not perfect) - Assay Marks: 925 (for Sterling Silver), Montblanc Germany on back and Star Sign on front (for Montblanc) - assay marks are clearly visible - Export Price (incl. s&h): EUR 360 - ca. US$ 550 (convert to your Currency) - refer to Montblanc Letter O.

Montblanc was founded in 1906 and is one of the leading Luxury Brands in the World with branches in 70 countries. The fountain pens by Montblanc have been used since generations eg. by Statesman and Economic Leaders to sign important contracts. Others just likes them because they have a passion for writing.

Sterling Letter Opener
Montblanc, Germany

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Quick Facts: Silver Purity: solid Silver 830/1000 (Standard in Germany) - Purpose: a Cake Flatware Set of 17 pieces for 8 Persons including Cake Server - Dimensions: see list below - Execution: made in solid 830 Silver, the Design is called "Strand" (Beach) with a well worked out Shell at the top of the handle - Maker & Age: made in Denmark by the Silversmith (Brothers) W. & S. Sorensen of Horsens in the mid 20th Century - Condition: Signs of use, such as light scratches. Engraved letters on the back of handles (not visible when the Set is used the normal way as shown on the photo). Otherwise in good condition - Assay Marks: 830S or three Towers for Silver Purity and Maker`s Sign - Export Price (incl. s&h): EUR 280 - ca. US$ 390 - refer to Cake-Strand

This item has been completely hand-chased by well known Silversmith Sorensen from Horsens, Denmark - two Brothers who later founded the Horsens Solvvarefabrik. The Danish Pattern "Strand" was especially polular among Seafarers, Sailors, Inhabitants of the Coastal Areas and other people who had a Maritime connection. This Silversmith followed the old Tradition of hand-made Silverware in Denmark and is known for good quality.

Silver Cake Service for 8 P.
W.& S. Sorensen, Denmark

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Quick Facts: Silver Purity: solid Silver 800/1000 (Standard in Germany) - Purpose: a large Fish or Cake Knife with Silver Blade - Dimensions & Execution: it is 28 cm (11 in) long and the blade is at its widest point 4 cm (1 1/2 in) wide, made of 800 Silver with a weight of 137 gr. (ca. 4 1/2 ounces), blade is made of solid Silver - Maker & Age: made in Altena (Germany) by A. Künne - Condition: light sign of use, otherwise in good condition - Assay Marks: 800, Crown, Halfmoon and Maker`s Sign - Export Price (incl. s&h): EUR 220 = ca. US$ 330 - refer to Server-Kunne

This antique item has been completely hand-chased by well known Gold- and Silversmith Arnold Künne who also worked for the Crown Prince **

Silver Fish or Cake Knife, A. Künne, Altena ca. 1890

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Quick Facts: Silver Purity: solid Sterling Silver 925/1000 - Purpose: a pair of large and heavy Serving Items in "Cardinale" Fiddle Pattern - Dimensions & Execution: the both Serving Items are each ca. 24,3 cm (9 1/2 in) long and made of solid Sterling Silver with a weight of 265 gr. (ca. 8 1/2 ounces) - Maker & Age: made in Ronchi di Villafranca (PD), Italy by Zaramella (founded 1948) - Condition: light signs of use, otherwise good, no Monogram - Assay Marks: Star 30 PD (for the Region), 925 and Maker`s Sign "Z" in Rhombus- Export Price (incl. s&h): EUR 200 = ca. US$ 299 - refer to Server-KB-Z

This Classic Set in a Modern and plain Fiddle Pattern (called Cardinale) shows well the Charme of the Italian Silver Design around the mid 20th Century in Northern Italy at its best.

Design Sterling Serving Items
Zaramella, Italy, 20th C.

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Quick Facts: Silver Purity: 830/1000 (830 Silver) - Purpose: Collection of five Norwegian decorated Serving Flatware items for Cake, Pies, Jam etc. - Dimensions & Execution: the cake server on Top of photo is 23 cm (9 inch) long and 6,5 cm at its widest point, all are made of solid Silver with a weight of 252 grams (8.10 ounces) - Maker & Age: made in Norway by Magnus Aase (Bergen, operated 1876-1953) and other Norwegian Silversmiths - Condition: light signs of use (eg. fine scratches), otherwise very good condition - Assay Marks: Maker`s sign of Magnus Aase (and others), 830S (for solid Silver 830 Standard) and the letters NM (Norsk Monster = Protection Mark for Norwegian Design) - Spezial Price (incl. s&h): EUR 198 - refer to N-Serving

Norway is known for fine Silverware until the sixteenth Century and Magnus Aase belongs to the Top-Five Makers in the first half of the 20th Century in Norway. At this period several new and exciting Designs came up in Scandinavia which were also sucessfully exported and sold to many parts of the world. These are typical examples of hand-made Northern Silverware of remarkable quality and design. Norsk S�lv / Plata / Argent Massif / Prata / Argento / Zilver

Solid Silver Serving Items
Magnus Aase, Bergen - Norway

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Quick Facts: Silver Purity: solid Silver 800/1000 (Standard in Germany) - Purpose: a large Fish or Cake Server (Lifter / Slice) with Silver Blade - Dimensions & Execution: it is 29,6 cm (11 1/2 in) long and the blade is at its widest point 4,7 cm (1 3/4 in) wide, made of 800 Silver with a weight of 136 gr. (ca. 4 1/2 ounces), blade is made of solid Silver - Maker & Age: made in Bremen (Germany) by Koch & Bergfeld - Condition: a few scratches and signs of use, otherwise in good condition - Assay Marks: 800, Crown, Halfmoon and Maker`s Sign - Export Price (incl. s&h): EUR 170 = ca. US$ 255 - refer to Server-KB2

This antique item has been completely hand-chased in an Art Nouveau Fiddle & Thread design by this well known Silversmith who still exists today.

Silver Fish or Cake Server
Koch & Bergfeld, ca. 1900

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Silver Purity: Sterling Silver 925 from Denmark - Purpose: a collection of 4 rare Vintage Danish Cream Spoons in the Charlottenborg pattern by Anton Michelsen - Dimensions & Execution: the three larger spoons have a length of 14,5 cm or 5 3/4 inch - all are made double-struck (pattern on both sides) of solid Sterling with a total weight of 148 gr. (4 3/4 oz) - Maker & Age: Anton Michelsen (est. 1841, Maker to the Crown) from Copenhagen - Condition: good, but light signs of use and age - Assay Marks: Sterling Hallmark & Maker`s sign - Export Price (incl. s&h): EUR 220 = ca. US$ 298 - refer to AR-09-Coll-Michelsen

In German: Sammlung von 4 seltenen Servierlöffeln im Charlottenborg Design von A. Michelsen aus Kopenhagen, Dänemark in massivem 925 Silber. Punziert mit dem Sterling- und dem Hersteller-Zeichen der Silberschmiede. Other languages: Dansk S�lv / Plata / Argent Massif / Prata / Argento / Zilver

Vintage Serving Spoons
Michelsen, Denmark

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Silver Purity: Sterling, 925/1000 - Purpose: a round bowl of Classic form with well-balanced proportions (similar to some Empire / Regency pieces around 1800) - suitable to present small Sweets, to fill with Potpourri or Rose Leaves (as it is often done in England) - or also suitable as a large sugar bowl - Dimensions & Execution: the diameter is 12,3 cm or 5 inch and it stands 10 cm or 4 inch high - made of solid silver with a weight of 135 gr. (4.34 Ounces), not weighted and without engraving, executed in a Traditional Design - Maker & Age: made by the famous Silversmiths Mappin & Webb in their Birmingham workshop in 1928 - Condition: light dents in the lower part of the bowl, light wear from age and use, otherwise good (but not perfect) - Assay Marks: Lion Passant (for Sterling Silver), Anchor sign (for Birmingham), Date Letter D (for 1928), Maker`s mark M & W for Mappin & Webb - all hallmarks are clearly visible - Export Price (incl. s&h): EUR 195 - ca. US$ 299 (convert to your Currency) - refer to Mappin Bowl I

Mappin & Webb was founded 1774 by Jonathan Mappin and is commonly seen as the best known Silversmith from the UK - and they are still in business today with silverware of high quality and craftmanship. Mappin & Webb is silversmith to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and to His Royal Highness Prince Charles.

Footed Sterling Silver Bowl
Mappin & Webb, 1928

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Silver Purity: Sterling, 925/1000 - Purpose: a plain, round bowl in the classic Paul Revere pattern, dated 1953 - suitable to present small Sweets, to fill with Potpourri or small Fruits - Dimensions & Execution: the diameter is 15,3 cm or 6 inch and it stands 8,2 cm or 3 1/2 inch high - made of solid silver with a weight of 324 gr. (more than 10 Ounces), not weighted and without engraving, Classic Design from the 18th Century - Maker & Age: made by the famous American Silversmiths Gorham in their Providence, Rhode Island workshop in 1953 - Condition: light wear from age and use, otherwise very good (but not perfect) - Assay Marks: Sterling (for Sterling Silver), Anchor, Lion & G sign (for Gorham), Date Letter 3 (for 1953), P. Revere Reproduction (for Pattern) - all assay marks are clearly visible - Export Price (incl. s&h): EUR 200 - ca. Pounds 190 (convert to your Currency) - refer to Revere Bowl I

Gorham was founded in 1831 by Jabez Gorham and became (beside of Tiffany) the best known Quality Silversmith in America. Generations of Presidents used Gorham Silverware in the White House. The America`s Cup Trophies were made by Gorham etc. See below Link to more Gorham info as well.

P. Revere Sterling Bowl
Gorham, USA 1953

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Silver Purity: Germany, 800/1000 - Purpose: a Set of 6 Cake Forks and 6 Coffee Spoons, in a new cutlery roll - Dimensions & Execution: the length is 14,8 cm or 5 3/4 in (forks) and and 14,5 cm (2 Spoons) and 13,5 cm (4 Spoons) - made of solid silver with a weight of 289 gr. (9.3 Oz), executed in the pattern Dresdner Barock - Maker & Age: made by Wilkens in the first quarter of the 20th Century - Condition: good, show signs of use and age, NO monogram - Assay Marks: Half Moon, Crown + 800 + Maker`s Sign Wilkens - Export Price (incl. s&h): EUR 218 = ca. US$ 335 - refer to AR-09-Flat-Wilkens-Cake5

In German: Kaffee und Kuchen Set für 6 Personen (6 Kuchengabeln + 6 Kaffeelöffel) aus massivem 800er Silber von Wilkens. Modell Dresdner Barock erste Hälfte d. 20. Jhd.. Gebrauchs- und Altersspuren, sonst ok. Kein Besitzermonogramm. Punziert mit Krone, Halbmond, 800 und Herstellerzeichen.

Coffee / Cake Set for 6 Persons -
Wilkens, Art Nouveau ca. 1910

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Silver Purity: German, solid 800/1000 Silver - Purpose: a Set of six large, antique and heavy Table Spoons for Dinner or Serving

Dimensions & Execution: length of Spoons is 23 cm (9 inch) - made of solid 800 Silver with an impressive weight of 427 grams (13.7 Oz), executed in Fiddle Pattern and in a 19th C. execution with pointed Top of bowl - Maker & Age: made by Wilkens, Germany ca. 1890 - Condition: traces of use (eg. fine scratches on bowl) and age, otherwise generall good (see photos) - Assay Marks: Half Moon, Crown, 800 Silver Guarantee & Maker`s Sign

Export Price (incl. s&h): EUR 299 - ca. US$ 433 (convert to your Currency) - refer to Fiddle-6TS-Wilkens

6 Antique Solid Silver
Table Spoons by Wilkens 1890

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Silver Purity: German, solid 800/1000 Silver - Purpose: a Set of four large, antique and heavy Table Spoons for Dinner or Serving

Dimensions & Execution: length of Spoons is 23 cm (9 inch) - made of solid 800 Silver with an impressive weight of 256 grams (8.2 Oz), executed in Fiddle Pattern and in a 19th C. execution with pointed Top of bowl - Maker & Age: made by Wilkens, Germany ca. 1890 - Condition: traces of use (eg. fine scratches on bowl) and age, otherwise generall good (see photos) - Assay Marks: Half Moon, Crown, 800 Silver Guarantee & Maker`s Sign

Export Price (incl. s&h): EUR 190 - ca. US$ 275 (convert to your Currency) - refer to Fiddle-4TS-Wilkens

4 Antique Solid Silver
Table Spoons by Wilkens 1890

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Silver Purity: British, Sterling 925/1000 - Purpose: a Set of four plus two (6) antique, heavy Lunch Spoons (or large Dessert Spoons)

Dimensions & Execution: length see description - made of solid Sterling with a weight of 266 gr. (8.5 Oz), executed in Fiddle Pattern, double-struck design - Maker & Age: made by George W. Adams & Richard Britton, London 1845 & 1818 - Condition: traces of use and age, otherwise generall ok (see photos) - an old Box for storage added for free - Assay Marks: Lion Passant (for Sterling), Leopard`Head (for Assay Office London), Maker`s Signs + Date Letters

Export Price (incl. s&h): EUR 215 - ca. US$ 310 (convert to your Currency) - refer to Fiddle-6-Adams-Britton

Set of 6 Lunch Silver Spoons
George Adams, London 1845

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Silver Purity: British, Sterling 925/1000 - Purpose: a Set of six antique, heavy and large Coffee Spoons or Dessert Spoons

Dimensions & Execution: length is ca. 14 cm (5 1/2 in) - made of solid sterling silver with a weight of 191 gr. (6.1 Oz), executed in Fiddle Pattern, double-struck design - Maker & Age: made by Sheffield based Silversmith Adolph Scott in 1904 - Condition: traces of use and age, otherwise generall ok (see photos) - an old Box for storage added for free - Assay Marks: Lion Passant (for Sterling), Crown (for Assay Office Sheffield), Maker`s Sign AS + Date letter m

Export Price (incl. s&h): EUR 130 - ca. US$ 190 (convert to your Currency) - refer to Fiddle-6-Dessert-Spoons-Scott

Set of 6 Dessert Silver Spoons
Adolph Scott, Sheffield 1904

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Silver Purity: Germany, 800/1000 - Purpose: an antique, heavy Presentation Spoon (often given for Marriage) with red Cabouchon Stone on handle

Dimensions & Execution: length is 22 cm (8 1/2 in) - made of solid silver with an impressive weight of 82 grams (2.64 oz), executed in an typical Art Nouveau Design - Maker & Age: made by Josef Reiner (est. 1874) around 1900 - Condition: good condition, decorated Art Nouveau monogram (unreadable), in the original case - Assay Marks: Half Moon, Crown, 800, Maker`s Sign + Retailer`s Sign by Adolf Planeth, Hamburg on case

Export Price (incl. s&h): EUR 99 = ca. US$ 145 - refer to Marriage Spoon Reiner

Marriage Gift Spoon -
J. Reiner, Art Nouveau, ca. 1895

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Silver Purity: British, Sterling 925/1000 - Purpose: a Set of one Table Fork and Table Spoon for Dinner

Dimensions & Execution: length of Spoon is 22,3 cm (nearly 9 in), length of Fork is 20,8 cm (8 1/4 in) - made of solid Sterling with a weight of 140 grams (4.5 Oz), executed in Fiddle Pattern, double-struck design - Maker & Age: made by Female Silversmith Elisabeth Eaton, London 1845 - Condition: traces of use and age, otherwise generall ok (see photos) - Assay Marks: Lion Passant (for Sterling), Leopard`Head (for Assay Office London), Maker`s Signs + Date Letter

Export Price (incl. s&h): EUR 99 - ca. US$ 145 (convert to your Currency) - refer to Fiddle-2-Eaton

Set of Silver Forks & Spoon
Elisabeth Eaton, London 1845

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Silver Purity: German, solid 800/1000 Silver - Purpose: a Set of one Table Fork, Table Knife and Table Spoon for Dinner

Dimensions & Execution: length of Knife is 24 cm (9.5 in), length of Fork is 22 cm (8 5/8 in) - made of solid 800 Silver with a weight of 127 grams (4.1 Oz) incl. handle of knife, executed in Fiddle Pattern and a 19th C. execution - Maker & Age: made by Koch & Bergfeld and other Quality Silversmith, Germany ca. 1890 - Condition: traces of use and age, otherwise generall ok (see photos) - Assay Marks: Half Moon, Crown, 800 Silver Guarantee & Maker`s Sign

Export Price (incl. s&h): EUR 99 - ca. US$ 145 (convert to your Currency) - refer to Fiddle-1-Person

Antique Solid Silver
Set Fiddle for one Person

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Silver Purity: Germany, 800/1000 - Purpose: a pair (2) large Table Dinner Spoons (could be used also for Serving) - from Noble Family (crowned mark)

Dimensions & Execution: length is ca. 22 cm (8 1/2 in) - made of solid silver with a weight of 113 gr. (3.6 Oz), executed in an typical Art Nouveau Design - Maker & Age: made by famous Silversmith Koch & Bergfeld of Bremen (est. 1829) around 1890 - Condition: traces of use and age, otherwise generall ok, in an old wrap - Assay Marks: Half Moon, Crown, 800, Maker`s Sign + Retailer`s Sign by Lange

Export Price (incl. s&h): EUR 90 - ca. US$ 130 (convert to your Currency)

a Pair of Dinner Silver Spoons
Koch & Bergfeld, ca. 1890

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3) Fine Silverware (good quality & often hand-made)