German Silver Canteen of Cutlery for Six Persons - Vintage Circa 1960

Description

The pieces of this exceptional, antique German silver flatware service for six persons have been crafted in an Art Nouveau manner.

The surface of each handle is embellished with a paralleling naturalistic concentric teardrop, conjoining to the upper portion of each stem; this ornamentation continues to the lower portion of each spoon bowl and fork drop.

The anterior surface of each terminal is ornamented with a contemporary engraved stylised initials 'MK'.

This continental flatware service consists of 36 pieces:

Basic Service:

6 Table knives

6 Table forks

6 Table spoons

6 Dessert knives

6 Dessert forks

6 Teaspoons

The hallmarks struck to each component of this antique service consists of:

Maker's mark: Icon for Bruckmann & Söhne (Heilbronn, Germany)

Silver quality/purity mark: 800 (800/1000)

National mark: Crescent moon and crown

This antique flatware service is supplied in felt cutlery rolls; which not only protect the items in storage but significantly reduces tarnishing.

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