Tableware and Linens
Christoph Widmann Silver ~ German Server ~ 800 Silver ~ Antique Silver ~ Hildesheimer Rose
$130.00
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DetailsJust lovely! Notice the sweet cherub central to this piece, holding a garland in celebration. I especially love giving pieces like these as engagement or wedding gifts.
Christoph Widmann’s craftsmanship from the early part of the 20th century and beyond stands out among his contemporaries. His company began in 1918, and his designs are claimed to be the first of the Hildesheimer rose patterns.
Pieces like this are called pierced or reticulated, pointing to the exquisite cut out detail within the piece. Look at the beautiful turns and twists. Gorgeous. I love German turn-of-the-century craftsmanship.
As stated earlier, servers like this make great wedding gifts or special pieces for any silver lover, I'm fond of gifting these to brides-to-be with a note about the origin of the piece and a bit of wonder about the families it first served...
The server:
Length: 7" x 2 1/8"
Material: 800 silver (the European standard for sterling)
Markings: 800 CW
Weight: 34 grams
Pattern: Cherub motif with Hildesheimer Rose accents
The story of the Hildesheim Rose, after which this 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. This spoon is 800 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 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.)
No monogram.
Commensurate with age, the condition is excellent.
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