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| Antique German Silver Oyster Forks (Set of 6) - Bruckmann, C.F. Gutig, Leipzig
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Reference: S11396
Period: Victorian
Year: Circa 1896
Silversmith: Bruckmann & Sohne
Place: Leipzig
Price: $ 320.00
Weight: 108 grams
Dimensions: 11.4 cm
Condition: Excellent, do not appear to have been used. Original gilding perfect on all 6 forks. Slight kink to stem of 1 fork.
Description: A beautiful set of 6 antique silver oyster forks, with gilded bowls, of outstanding quality and in excellent condition. The forks have a teaspoon shaped bowl, with 3 fat tines, and a cutting edge on one side, although this is not sharp, the bowls are also gilded front and back. The forks have Rococo handles with small flowers and foliage, this is model 195 from the Bruckmann & Sohne catalogue, first produced in 1896. The forks are also engraved with original owners initials GM, this engraving is also incredibly detailed, the work of a master craftsman. The forks are all clearly hallmarked with the German post 1888 crescent and crown, along with 800 standard mark and makers mark of eagle with spread wings. 4 of the forks are also hallmarked with retailers mark "Gutig" for C.F. Gutig of Leipzig, leading jewelers for over 150 years from 1783-1933. Bruckmann & Sohne of Heilbron worked between 1805 and 1968, at the time these beautiful forks were made they were the largest silversmith in Germany. Whilst these beautiful forks were designed for oysters, they could be used for cold meats, pickles or even as cake or pastry forks.
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Antique German Silver Oyster Forks
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German Silver Oyster Forks, back and front
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Model 195 from the Bruckmann & Sohne
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Bruckmann silver oyster forks, Gutig
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Gilded silver oyster fork with fatter edge tine
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German silver hallmarks, Bruckmann, C.F. Gutig, Leipzig
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German Silver Oyster Fork, gilded
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