Tableware and Linens

Gorham and Widmann Silver ~ American and German Ladels ~ 925 and 835 Silver ~ Antique Silver

Which piece? Widmann ladle ($56.99) Gorham ladle ($79.99)

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• Details
  I love everything Widmann and I love everything Gorham. These sweet ladles are examples of beautiful craftsmanship and are a sweet place to begin if you're just starting to collect fine silver or if you're wanting a sweet gift.
  
  Christoph Widmann’s craftsmanship in the early part of the 20th century stands out among his contemporaries. His company began in 1918, and his designs are claimed to be the first of the Hildesheimer rose patterns.
  
  Gorham made the Poppy pattern in 1902, and it's highly unusual to find these pieces now, especially a smaller ladle like this one. Look closely at the detail on the fluted bowl at the end of this piece. Such lovely artistry.
  
  These sweet ladles make great shower gifts or special pieces for any silver lover, Looking at these, I'm thinking perfect baby shower! I'm also fond of giving pieces like these to friends who are moving as a new home gift...a lovely sweet server like this on charcuterie boards in those dips or hors d'oeuvre platters as welcome home gifts or hostess gifts.
  
  The Gorham ladle: 5 1/4" x 1 3/8"
  Material: 925 silver (the US standard for sterling)
  Markings: Classic old Gorham symbols of the lion, anchor and G; 1902
  Weight: 9 grams
  Pattern: Poppy, 1902
  
  The Widmann ladle: 4" x 1 3/8"
  Material: 835 silver (the European standard for sterling)
  Markings: 835 CW
  Weight: 9 grams
  Pattern: Hildesheimer Rose
  
  The story of the Hildesheim Rose, after which the Widmann piece is patterned, delights me. The pattern was produced to celebrate the thousand year old Rose at Hildesheim Cathedral, Germany. The oldest known rose alive today, it has withstood wars and time. Rising 69 feet at the Hildesheim Cathedral, it's an inspirational point for the German nation. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thousand-year_Rose
  
  If you’re shopping around, watch out for Hildesheimer pieces made of silver plate. These pieces are silver, not silver plate. A word of caution...some sellers advertise silver when they are silver plate. Be sure that you can see the mark.
  
  Since it's solid 925 or 835 silver, you don't have to worry about the finish wearing off with use. A simple polish removes any accumulating tarnish. (I prefer Hagerty Silversmith's wash with a tarnish preventative. Avoid using silver dips; they'll remove the lovely patina that gathers in the crevices to enhance the detail of these pieces.)
  
  No monogram.
  
  Commensurate with age, the condition is excellent.
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