Antique Silverware For Sale

Antique and hand engraved Sterling Silver Teapot by Gorham Co., made in 1910 - classic form with feet, inspired by ancien Roman / Greek designs and showing a boat shaped form, with handmade engravings in a typical Art Noveau pattern and with silver handle - signed at bottom with Sterling and Gorham marks, a sign for the content (1 3/8 Pint = 0,65 Liter) and a date sign - 26 x 15 x 12 cm and weights 457 gr. (= 14.7 troy oz.) - good condition (minor bump at handle), complete with all original parts - Export Price (incl. s&h): EUR 980 (convert to US$, Pounds or Swiss Francs)

In German: gravierte Sterling Silber (925) Teekanne von Gorham USA, 1910 - Länge 26 cm, Höhe 12 cm Breite 15 cm, für 650 ml - guter Zustand

Note: The design of this item has been introduced by Gorham in 1895 and is called Plymouth. It was produced a long time due to its Classic Elegance. This piece has been cleaned and is ready for use at your home, your office or on your yacht to serve a good Tea.

Sterling Silver Teapot by Gorham Co. (American, founded 1831)

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Silver Purity: 900 (Coin Silver) or 925 (Sterling) - Purpose: an antique Presentation Tray with a sculptured Animal and Flower Decoration - Dimensions & Execution: it is 20,7 cm (more than 8 in) long and 7 cm (2 3/4 in) large and stands on four ball feets 2 cm (0.8 in) high, made of solid Silver with a weight of 120 grams (3.86 ounces) - Maker & Age: made in Hong Kong by Wing Chung (also written Wing Chun), a well known silversmith of the period 1850-1900. Condition: signs of age and use, otherwise ok - Assay Marks: Maker`s sign WC and chinese character for high grade silver plus the no. 90 - Export Price (incl. s&h): EUR 680

This is a hand-made China Trade (Chinese Export) Silverware item which shows a remarkable quality. In the second half 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 but where own decoration with Chinese motifs was added. This Beaker was previously owned by an European Insurance Broker who was located in Southern China.

Sterling Nut Tray
China, Wing Chung c. 1870

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Silver Purity: Germany, 800/1000 and 835 (Tray) - Purpose: a complete Set of Milk & Sugar Bowls including Tray and Sugar Tongs (total 4 items)

Dimensions & Execution: the diameter of the tray is 21 cm, max. height of the Bowl is 9 cm - made of solid silver with a weight of 454 gr. (14.6 oz), executed in a Chippendale Style Design - Maker & Age: made by well known Silversmiths Gebrüder Deyhle of Schwäbisch Gmünd (est. 1820) around 1930 - Condition: signs of use, good condition, no monogram and no inscription, ready to use - Assay Marks: Half Moon, Crown, 800, Maker`s Signs -

Export Price: EUR 650 - (convert to your Currency)

a complete Sugar/Milk Set -
Gebrüder Deyhle, ca. 1930

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Silver Purity: solid Silver 800/1000 - Purpose: two Sauce Laddles (a pair) with gilted bowl in Fiddle & Thread pattern - Dimensions & Execution: the laddles are ca. 20,5 cm long, made of 800 Silver with a weight of 149 gr. - 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: EUR 250 - (convert to your Currency)

This antique item has been completely hand-chased in an Art Nouveau Fiddle & Thread design by this well known Silversmith who still exists today. They do not bear a monogram.

a pair of Sauce Laddles
Koch & Bergfeld, ca. 1900

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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 2950 (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 (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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Silver Purity: France, First Grade Sterling Silver 950/1000 or 958/1000 - Purpose: an important & antique Belle Epoque Flatware Set consisting of 48 hand-made pieces for 12 persons by Emile Puiforcat from Paris including Table Spoons and Forks for Lunch & Dinner.

Dimensions & Execution: made of solid silver with a weight of 3146 grams (101 Ounces), executed in a Belle Epoque Design - Maker & Age: by Master Silversmith Emile Puiforcat, Paris around 1890-1905 - Condition: light signs of use, otherwise good, no monogram - Assay Marks: Minerva 1st Grade, and EP sign of the Silversmith Puiforcat - Remarks: Emile Puiforcat was the leading Silversmith of France - his company belongs now to the Luxury Brand "Hermes" in Paris - Export Price (incl. s&h): on request (convert to your Currency) - refer to Puiforcat Set for 12 -

Flatware Set for 12 persons -
E. Puiforcat, Paris ca. 1890

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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 895 (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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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 (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 (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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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 in Bavaria) around 1895 - Condition: only light traces of use, otherwise good condition, decorated with an Art Nouveau monogram (unreadable) - Assay Marks: Half Moon, Crown, 800, Maker`s Sign + Retailer`s Sign by E. Netterrol

Export Price (incl. s&h): EUR 148 - refer to Marriage Spoon Reiner

Marriage Gift Spoon -
J. Reiner, ca. 1895

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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 4700 (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 2100 - 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, 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 1750 (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, 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): 1350 (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 1850 (convert to your Currency) - refer to Keller Serving

Note: The company Gustave Keller (Freres) operated in Paris as a First Class Silversmith in their 65 Rue de Turbigo workshop from 1881 until 1922. - 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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Silver Purity: Sterling Silver 925/1000, Germany - Purpose: a pair of large Coin Bowls with a plain design - suitable to present sweets, bonbon, nuts or fruits - Dimensions & Execution: the diameter is 19,3 cm or 7.6 in and they are standing 2,8 cm or 1.1 in high - made of solid silver with a weight of 548 gr. (or 17 1/2 ounces) - Maker & Age: made by the well known German Silversmith Emil Hermann (est. 1921) in Waldstetten around 1989 - Condition: light scratches from use, otherwise good, engraved with the name of this famous Bank - Assay Marks: Sterling, Half Moon, Crown, 925 Silver Guarantee & Maker`s Sign - Export Price (incl. s&h): EUR 795 (convert to your Currency) - refer to Berenberg-Bowl

Made by order of the Board of Directors from Joh. Berenberg, Gossler & Co. - Private Bankers in Hamburg 1590-1990 to celebrate their 400 Years of Private Banking. Obviously these Bowls were presented to an Executive of the Bank or a good client. A reproduction of an old coin from Hamburg is inserted.

Pair of large Silver Coin Bowls
by Emil Hermann 1989/90

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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 980 (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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Silver Purity: Germany, 800/1000 and Sterling (925), heavily gilted with 22 Carat - Purpose: a plain, modern Chalice with Patene with fine decoration of crosses

Dimensions & Execution: the height is about 20 cm (nearly 8 in) and diameter is 10,5 cm (4.1 in) - completely made of solid silver with a weight of 455 gr. (14.6 oz), executed in a Modern Design for use in Churches or Private Ceremonies - Maker & Age: unidentified, the item was made in the mid 20th Century - Condition: the calice shows light signs of use, eg. fine rubbing at handle, the Patene seems to be slightly uneven, otherwise good - Assay Marks: Half Moon and Crown and 800 (for German 800 Silver) and 925 (for Sterling) on Patene - Export Price (incl. s&h): EUR 650 (convert to your Currency) - refer to Silver-Chalice

Note: a comparable item for this use costs today new about EUR 1500 to 2000 in Europe

Chalice and Patene -
Germany, mid 20th Century

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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 450 (convert to your Currency) - 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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Silver Purity: Germany, solid Silver 800/1000 - Purpose: a round and pierced Design Bowl for Cookies or Fruits or Decoration with four feets

Dimensions & Execution: the diameter is 17,5 cm (nearly 7 inch) at the top and it is ca. 7,5 cm (nearly 3 in) high - made of solid silver with a weight of 170 grams, executed in a Late Art Nouveau Design - Maker & Age: designed and made in Heilbronn by Premium Maker Bruckmann (founded 1805), model No. 12742 - the item was executed around 1925 - Condition: shows at bottom inside two bumps and usual signs from use, otherwise ok - bottom outside (upside down) is an inscription with the dates 1920-1925 and Provenance sign (Mittelweg, Hamburg) - Assay Marks: Half Moon, Crown & 800 Silver Guarantee + Maker`s Sign - Export Price (incl. s&h): EUR 350 - (convert to your Currency) - refer to Bruckmann-Bowl

Peter Bruckmann was founding member of the German Werkbund, which was connected with the Arts & Crafts movement and later came out in the Bauhaus.

Design Silver Bowl -
Bruckmann, around 1925

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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 (convert to your Currency) - 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 350 (convert to your Currency) - 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: 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 oz), 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 & Maker`s Sign - Export Price (incl. s&h): EUR 170 (convert to your Currency) - 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 (convert to your Currency) - 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 220 (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 - Price (incl. s&h): EUR 420 (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: 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 550 (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 330 (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 350 (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: Germany, 800/1000 - Purpose: a pair (2) large Table Dinner Spoons (could be used also for Serving) - Dimensions & Execution: length is 22 cm (8 1/2 in) - made of solid silver with a weight of 104 gr. (3.3 Oz), executed in an Art Nouveau / Art Deco Design - Maker & Age: made by Spliedt in the 1920s - Condition: these items were presented by the local Bank in 1927 and are in excellent condition (obviously never used), NO monogram, engraved on back of handle, in original case - Assay Marks: Half Moon, Crown, 800, Maker`s Sign + Retailer`s Sign by Erich Nissen, Nortorf - Click on left photo to enlarge & see description page here

In German: Zwei Tafel-Löffel aus massivem 800er Silber von Spliedt, Itzehoe. Jugendstil o. Art Deco Design, hergestellt in den 1920er Jahren. Gut erhalten, kein Monogramm, rückseitig Geschenk-Gravur der Nortorfer Bank. Punziert mit Krone, Halbmond, 800 und Herstellerzeichen.

a Pair of large Silver Spoons -
Art Nouveau / Art Deco, Germany

Not available for Europe.

Export Price (incl. s&h): EUR 135 - refer to Spliedt Pair of Spoons

Design Silverware

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 145 (convert to your Currency)

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

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Quick Facts: Silver Purity: Germany, 800/1000 - Purpose: Flatware items in the Friederike pattern by BSF (see list) and other patterns - Dimensions & Execution: see list - made of solid silver - Maker & Age: made by BSF Bremer Silberwarenfabrik in the first half of the 20th Century - Condition: see list - Assay Marks: Half Moon, Crown and 800 (for German 800 Silver) + Maker`s Sign of BSF - Price see below - refer to AR-09-RP-W004 - click here or on left photo for more / all BSF items

In German: Diverse Besteckteile Modell Friederike aus massivem 800er Silber von BSF, hergestellt in der 1. Hälfte des 20. Jahrhunderts. Gebrauchsspuren, kein Besitzermonogramm. Punziert mit Krone, Halbmond, 800 und Herstellerzeichen. Klicken Sie auf das Foto links für eine grössere Ansicht. Die Bestecktasche ist nur Dekoration. Klicken Sie hier für alle BSF Friederike Angebote.

Flatware items 800 Silver by BSF -
Silberbesteck Teile BSF Friederike

Only for Germany available. Angebot für Unternehmen, gewerbliche Abnehmer und den Handel. Versand in Deutschland ist inklusive. Die Mehrwertsteuer wird hinzugerechnet. Kein Mindestbestellwert.

Versand nur innerhalb Deutschlands

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

Quick Facts: Silver Purity: Germany, 800/1000 Standard - Purpose: a small, antique Silver & Cut Glass Decanter / Jug with orginal stopper - Dimensions & Execution: the item is 22,5 cm or nearly 9 inch high and 11 cm or 4 1/4 in at its widest and the weight is 382 gr. (or 12.3 Ounces), the solid Silver mounting is hand-decorated with leaves and flowers - Maker & Age: this item has been made around 1900 in Germany - Condition: in great condition, the silver shows a few small dark age points - Assay Marks: Half Moon, Crown & 800 (for German solid Silver) - Price (incl. s&h): EUR 295 (convert to your Currency) - refer to AR-09-Decanter1

In German: Antike, kleine Glaskaraffe (z.B. für Likör) mit Montierung in massivem 800er Silber. Punziert mit Krone, Halbmond und 800 - Deutschland um 1900.

Silver Cut Glass Decanter, ca. 1900

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Quick Facts: Silver Purity: Sterling, 925/1000 - Purpose: a round bowl with a curved rim, a modern form of the first half of the 20th Century - suitable for serving purposes or to present fruits for example - Dimensions & Execution: the diameter is 20,5 cm or 8 in and it stands 4,5 cm or 1 3/4 in high - made of heavy, solid silver with a weight of 462 gr. (nearly 15 Ounces) - Maker & Age: made by the American Silversmiths Watson Co. in Attleboro, Massachusetts (est. 1874) - Condition: light wear from age and use, otherwise good (but not perfect) - Assay Marks: Sterling (for Sterling Silver), Crown, Lion and Letter W (for Watson Co.) - No. A 161 (Model No. of this desing) - all hallmarks are clearly visible - Export Price (incl. s&h): Bowl without the laddle EUR 550 (convert to your Currency) - refer to Watson Bowl

Unlike many more modern bowls, this 8 inch Bowl was manufactured with a thick silver quality and is suitable for daily use. There is hardly any danger that it will get dents from use. The maker, Watson Co., was not famous but his products show a solid craftmanship and are completely American-made.

Large Sterling Silver Bowl
Watson Company, USA, 20th C.

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Quick Facts: Silver Purity: British, Sterling 925/1000 - Purpose: a richly decorated Flower Vase in period Art Nouveau design - Dimensions & Execution: the height is 18,5 cm (7 1/4 in) and diameter at top is 7,7 cm (3 in) - made of Sterling with a weight of 415 gr. (or 13 Ounces), the feet is weighted with hard wax for a secure stand - Maker & Age: by London Maker William Comyns & Sons, dated 1900 - Condition: fair condition only, small dents on feet rim and in body of the vase - Assay Marks: Lion Passant, Leopard`s Head, Maker`s Sign WC & date letter e - Price (incl. s&h): EUR 280 - refer to AR-08-vase

In German: Original Jugendstil Blumenvase aus Sterlingsilber von William Comyns & Sons, London datiert 1900. Gewicht 415 Gramm inklusive beschwertem Fuss, der einen sicheren Stand garantiert. Akzeptabler Zustand mit kleinen Dellen. Punziert mit dem schreitenden Löwen (für Sterling Silber), dem Leopardenkopf (für London), der Herstellermarke WC und dem Buchstaben e (für 1900). Lebenslauf des Silberschmiedes siehe Abbildungsseite. Lieferung inklusive.
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Art Nouveau Sterling Vase
London, William Comyns 1900

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Quick Facts: Silver Purity: Silver 800/1000, Germany - Purpose: an oval Art Nouveau Bowl with a curved rim - suitable for serving purposes, bread or to present fruits - Dimensions & Execution: the length diameter is 26 cm or 10 in, it is 17 cm or 6 3/4 in wide and it stands 4,5 cm or 1 3/4 in high - made of solid silver with a weight of 191 gr. (or 6.15 ounces) - Maker & Age: made by the well known German Silversmith Hugo Böhm (est. 1887) in Schwäbisch Gmünd around 1905 - Condition: light wear from age and use, otherwise good - Assay Marks: Half Moon, Crown, 800 Silver Guarantee & Maker`s Sign - Export Price (incl. s&h): EUR 248 (convert to your Currency) - refer to Boehm-Bowl

A hand-made German Art Nouveau Silver Bowl of good size

Large Silver Bowl
by Hugo Böhm, ca. 1905

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Silver Purity: Italy, Silver 800/1000 - Purpose: a small jug for Sweet Wine, Milk etc. in Classic Design with Empire style decorations - Dimensions & Execution: the height is 18 cm (7 inch) and it is ca. 13 cm (5 inch) at its widest point, made of solid 800 Silver with a weight of 258 gr. (ca. 8 1/4 ounces) - Maker & Age: made in Prato (PO), Italy after 1968 - Condition: light signs of use, otherwise good, no Monogram - Assay Marks: Star 29 PO (for the Region) and Purity Sign 800

Export Price (incl. s&h): EUR 295 - refer to Jug-Italian-PO

An item well suitable for regular use. Milk (eg. for Coffee) keeps fresh for a long time in this Jug (because of the Silver).

Classic Silver Jug
Italy, 20th C.

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Silver Purity: Germany, solid Silver 800/1000 - Purpose: an oval Bowl for Cookies or Fruits or Serving

Dimensions & Execution: the diameter is 17,5 cm (nearly 7 inch) and it is ca. 3,8 cm (1 1/2 in) high - made of solid silver with a weight of 121 gr., executed in a Late Art Nouveau Design - Maker & Age: Silversmith Otto Wolter of Schwäbisch Gmünd, Germany - the item is most likely from the 1920s - Condition: shows scratches and light bumps from use, otherwise ok - Assay Marks: Half Moon, Crown & 800 Silver Guarantee + Maker`s Sign - Export Price (incl. s&h): EUR 195 - ca. US$ (convert to your Currency) - refer to Wolter-Bowl

Silver Bowl for Cookies -
Otto Wolter, ca. 1920s

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Silver Purity: British, 925/1000 (Sterling) - Purpose: a heavy Silver Ashtray (for Cigar or Cigarettes) in a George V / Art Deco design

Dimensions & Execution: the diameter is 11,3 cm - made of solid silver with a weight of 106 gr, executed in a Plain Classic Design - Maker & Age: Adie Brothers of Birmingham, reg. 1922 - this item was made in 1933 - Condition: this item shows signs of use, eg. fine dings, otherwise good, nice Patina - Assay Marks: Lion Passant (for Sterling), Anchor (for Birmingham), letter A (for Adie Bros.) and Date Letter J - Click on photo to enlarge

Export Price (incl. s&h): EUR 128 (convert to your Currency)

George V Sterling Ashtray -
Adie Brothers, Birmingham

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