German Silver Dessert & Citrus Set - Hannover 1900

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Holds master’s in art business and decorative arts; exhibited at TEFAF Maastricht.

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A complete 7‑piece German dessert set in 800 silver with gilded ends, comprising six dessert forks and one citrus/fruit tool, all bearing German imperial hallmarks (crescent moon, crown, 800) and the same Z maker’s mark attributed to Gustav Zickfeld, Hannover, circa 1890–1910.

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An original 7-piece German dessert/fruit set consisting of 6 forks and 1 special citrus/fruit tool, made of 800 silver with gilded heads. All pieces bear the German imperial silver hallmarks (crescent moon, crown, and “800”) and the same Z-shaped maker’s mark, attributable to Gustav Zickfeld, Hannover.
This type of small, finely made dessert set with a citrus tool featuring a top hook was produced exclusively around 1885–1910, making it an excellent and collectible example of turn-of-the-century North German silverwork.

The matching hallmarks on all 7 pieces confirm that the set is original and complete, not assembled from different sources.

Details
Country: Germany
City / Region: Hannover
Maker: Gustav Zickfeld (attribution based on hallmark shape, style, period)
Period: c. 1890–1910
Material: 800 silver, gilded (gold-plated) functional ends
Pattern: “Perlrand” (beaded edge)
Composition: 6 dessert forks + 1 citrus/fruit tool
Weight: approx. 130 g
Length of forks: 15.5 cm

Hallmarks
Crescent moon + crown (German Imperial silver hallmark, post-1888)
800 (silver fineness)
Small slanted “Z” maker’s mark, found on all pieces
Identical hallmark placements confirm it is an original matching set

Condition
Good antique condition, with surface wear consistent with age. Hallmarks partially worn but still identifiable; the pattern and gilding remain attractive.

Shipping
Carefully packaged and shipped with tracking.

An original 7-piece German dessert/fruit set consisting of 6 forks and 1 special citrus/fruit tool, made of 800 silver with gilded heads. All pieces bear the German imperial silver hallmarks (crescent moon, crown, and “800”) and the same Z-shaped maker’s mark, attributable to Gustav Zickfeld, Hannover.
This type of small, finely made dessert set with a citrus tool featuring a top hook was produced exclusively around 1885–1910, making it an excellent and collectible example of turn-of-the-century North German silverwork.

The matching hallmarks on all 7 pieces confirm that the set is original and complete, not assembled from different sources.

Details
Country: Germany
City / Region: Hannover
Maker: Gustav Zickfeld (attribution based on hallmark shape, style, period)
Period: c. 1890–1910
Material: 800 silver, gilded (gold-plated) functional ends
Pattern: “Perlrand” (beaded edge)
Composition: 6 dessert forks + 1 citrus/fruit tool
Weight: approx. 130 g
Length of forks: 15.5 cm

Hallmarks
Crescent moon + crown (German Imperial silver hallmark, post-1888)
800 (silver fineness)
Small slanted “Z” maker’s mark, found on all pieces
Identical hallmark placements confirm it is an original matching set

Condition
Good antique condition, with surface wear consistent with age. Hallmarks partially worn but still identifiable; the pattern and gilding remain attractive.

Shipping
Carefully packaged and shipped with tracking.

Details

Distillery/Brand
German Silver Dessert & Citrus Set
Volume on label
Hannover 1900
Alcohol %
800 silver
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