Tableware and Linens
Hildesheimer Rose Hors d'oeuvres Shovel ~ German Silver ~ 835 Silver
$45.00
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DetailsA lovely Hildesheimer rose shovel. I've never seen one quite like this. The bowl is delicately designed and bears a slight gold wash on both the front and the back. While some Hildesheimer rose handles are not as detailed, this one is beautifully done, indicative of a higher quality craftsman. However, no craftsman's mark was found.
1.5 in wide x 4 7/8 in long
Marked 835
The story of the Hildesheimer Rose, after which this piece is patterned, delights me. 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
I have guessed at the age of this piece. Likely heralds from Germany.
A word of caution...many sellers advertise these pieces as 835 silver when they are silver plate. Be sure that you can see the mark!
Since it's solid 835 silver, the German standard, 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 very good.
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Since it's solid 800 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.) -
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