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Antique German Silver Flatware Set by Hessenberg - Fiddle Pattern

$17,186.15per set
£12,650per set
€15,106.71per set
CA$24,236.77per set
A$24,621.99per set
CHF 14,068.13per set
MX$300,486.07per set
NOK 164,591.75per set
SEK 167,030.47per set
DKK 112,986.90per set

About the Item

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique German 800 standard silver straight fiddle, thread and shell pattern flatware service for ten persons; an addition to our flatware collection. The pieces of this exceptional, antique straight German silver flatware set for ten persons have been crafted in the fiddle thread and shell pattern. The surface of each handle is embellished with a paralleling thread decorated border accented with a shell design to the terminal and reverse of each bowl. The posterior surface of each fork and spoon terminal are ornamented with a contemporary bright cut engraved monogram initials 'GI'. This continental flatware service consists of 64 pieces: Basic service: Ten table forks Ten table spoons Ten dessert forks Ten dessert spoons Ten teaspoons Ten egg spoons Additional pieces: Four serving spoons The hallmarks struck to each component of this antique service consists of: Maker's mark: Hesse/berg (Hessenberg) Silver quality/purity mark: .800 (800/1000) National mark: Crescent moon and crown This antique silver service can be purchased with knives if so desired, either a traditional Thread and Shell pattern or Fiddle Thread and Shell pattern can be arranged. This antique flatware service is supplied in felt cutlery rolls; which not only protect the items in storage but significantly reduces tarnishing. "Straight" means all the pieces are made by the same maker in the same year. Condition This German silver flatware set is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional presentation condition. The German hallmarks struck to the reverse of each piece are all very clear. Dimensions Table fork 20.7 cm / 8.1" Table spoon 21.5 cm / 8.5" Dessert fork 17.5 cm / 6.9" Dessert spoon 17.7 cm / 7" Teaspoon 15.1 cm / 5.9" Egg spoon 11cm / 4.3" Serving spoon 21.5 cm / 8.5" Total Weight 112.1 troy ounces / 3486g Maker: Hessenberg Date: circa 1910 Origin: Germany, Europe. Video: A video of this fine piece is available upon request. Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this impressive example of antique German silverware.
  • Creator:
    Hessenberg (Maker)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 64
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1910-1919
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1910
  • Condition:
    Please see main description.
  • Seller Location:
    Jesmond, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: A82311stDibs: LU1200216816242

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