Unique, Monumental Art Déco Table Silver Convolute (174 Pieces, Model 18000) Up for sale is an exceptionally extensive and historically grown solid silver cutlery set of the highest craftsmanship quality. Manufacturer: Franz Bahner AG, Düsseldorf / Mansfelder Silber (hallmarked with the crossed hammers and "MS", as well as crescent moon and crown). Designer / Period: Designed by the renowned interior architect and designer Gebhard Duve around 1930 (Model 18000, transition from Art Déco to Bauhaus style). Material: Genuine German 800 solid silver (officially hallmarked with the imperial crown, crescent moon, and "800"). Personalization: Every piece features the elegant monogram "B". Measurements of Main Pieces: Large Table Knives: approx 25..5 cm Large Table Forks: approx 21.5 cm Precise Weight Information: This monumental service boasts a massive total weight of exactly 10.0 kg (net silver weight excluding storage containers): Pure Cutlery (Forks, Spoons, Serving Pieces, etc.): approx. 7.2 kg (solid 800 silver) Knives (with steel blades / silver handles): approx. 2.8 kg Exact Inventory & Condition Breakdown (174 Pieces Total): Large Table Forks: 12 pieces (Note: On one large table fork, the execution of the "B" monogram differs—it is cast/raised and expertly soldered onto the handle, whereas the other pieces feature a classic engraving) Large Table Spoons: 12 pieces Large Table Knives (Steel Blade): 12 pieces Medium Forks (Dessert/Appetizer): 12 pieces Medium Spoons (Dessert/Appetizer): 12 pieces Medium Knives (Dessert/Appetizer, Steel Blade): 12 pieces Pastry Forks: 11 pieces (1 piece missing) Coffee Spoons: 12 pieces Mokka-/Espresso Spoons: 11 pieces (1 piece missing) Fish Forks: 12 pieces Fish Knives: 12 pieces Butter Knives: 12 pieces (2 pieces with minor damages) Special and Serving Pieces: 32 pieces (large soup ladle, sauce ladles, serving spoons, serving forks, cake server, various specialty servers, etc.) Summary of Completeness & Flaws: The service is in a very well-maintained, age-appropriate original condition with a wonderful, historically evolved patina. Every discrepancy has been fully and transparently declared: Missing pieces: Exactly 1 pastry fork and 1 espresso spoon are missing from the original full complement. Damaged pieces: 2 butter knives show minor damage. Variant detail: One large table fork features a distinct, raised, soldered monogram variant. Despite these minor historical blemishes, the set forms a magnificent, historically grown, harmonious entity of museum quality. Literature Reference & Documentation: For the design of this exclusive cutlery model (No. 18000) cf.: Falk Möller, Silberwaren-Fabrik Fritz Bahner 1895 - 1962, Norderstedt 2021, pp. 107 and 148. #weddingcollection