Ornate Fish Serving Slice - Hanover ca.1830
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Large 19th‑century German silver Fischheber fish serving slice, 12 Loth (750‰) fineness, with a mother‑of‑pearl handle, length 33 cm, blade 8 cm, weight 102 g, made by Georg Julius Friedrich Knauer in Hanover, circa 1830.
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An impressive and large 19th century German silver fish serving slice (Fischheber), crafted in 12 loth silver (approx. 750‰ fineness), bearing the maker’s mark KNAUER and the fineness mark “12”.
The maker’s mark is attributable to the Hanover silversmith
Georg Julius Friedrich Knauer (1790–1855), documented as a master from 1816 and later appointed Court Jeweller (Hofjuwelier) in Hanover. The “Knauer” mark is recorded on North German silver objects of the 19th century.
This piece belongs to the earlier German marking system (pre-1888), indicated by the 12-loth fineness mark rather than the later imperial crescent and crown.
The slice features a richly decorated, wide serving blade (8 cm) with elegant historicist ornamentation and an original mother-of-pearl handle — a refined and desirable material traditionally used for fish-serving implements.
Dimensions:
Length: 33 cm
Blade width: 8 cm
Weight: 102 g
Condition: Excellent, without cracks to the mother-of-pearl handle and no visible repairs.
A fine and decorative example of 19th century North German silver craftsmanship, combining quality execution, noble materials and a documented maker’s mark.
An impressive and large 19th century German silver fish serving slice (Fischheber), crafted in 12 loth silver (approx. 750‰ fineness), bearing the maker’s mark KNAUER and the fineness mark “12”.
The maker’s mark is attributable to the Hanover silversmith
Georg Julius Friedrich Knauer (1790–1855), documented as a master from 1816 and later appointed Court Jeweller (Hofjuwelier) in Hanover. The “Knauer” mark is recorded on North German silver objects of the 19th century.
This piece belongs to the earlier German marking system (pre-1888), indicated by the 12-loth fineness mark rather than the later imperial crescent and crown.
The slice features a richly decorated, wide serving blade (8 cm) with elegant historicist ornamentation and an original mother-of-pearl handle — a refined and desirable material traditionally used for fish-serving implements.
Dimensions:
Length: 33 cm
Blade width: 8 cm
Weight: 102 g
Condition: Excellent, without cracks to the mother-of-pearl handle and no visible repairs.
A fine and decorative example of 19th century North German silver craftsmanship, combining quality execution, noble materials and a documented maker’s mark.
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Distillery/brand
Ornate Fish Serving Slice
Volume on label
Hanover ca.1830
Alcohol %
12 Loth (750‰) silver
