Wilkens - Serving tray - .830 silver
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Wilkens silver service plate in 830 argent from Germany, dating to 1800–1850, measuring 27 cm wide by 23 cm deep and 1.5 cm high, weighing 290 g, in excellent condition with minimal wear.
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Silver service plate "Wilkens"
Estimated age: Late 19th century - Early 20th century
Materials: solid silver (835)
Style: Art Nouveau or transitional style
Origin: Germany (the "Wilkens" mark is associated with the precious metals manufacturer J.U. Gathmann & Co. and later Koch & Bergfeld in Bremen, Germany)
Historical significance: Objects bearing the Wilkens mark, especially when in solid silver (835 would indicate a purity standard), attest to German craftsmanship in silverware at the end of the industrial era. These plates were commonly used in affluent households to serve dishes at receptions or family meals, and reflect the elegance and social status of the era.
The mark "Wilkens" is one of the oldest silverware manufacturers in Europe, founded in 1817.
The marking "835" indicates a silver content of 83.5% (sterling silver, often used in Germany and continental Europe).
The wavy edge shape of the plate is characteristic of decorative styles of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, influenced by Art Nouveau.
Silver service plate "Wilkens"
Estimated age: Late 19th century - Early 20th century
Materials: solid silver (835)
Style: Art Nouveau or transitional style
Origin: Germany (the "Wilkens" mark is associated with the precious metals manufacturer J.U. Gathmann & Co. and later Koch & Bergfeld in Bremen, Germany)
Historical significance: Objects bearing the Wilkens mark, especially when in solid silver (835 would indicate a purity standard), attest to German craftsmanship in silverware at the end of the industrial era. These plates were commonly used in affluent households to serve dishes at receptions or family meals, and reflect the elegance and social status of the era.
The mark "Wilkens" is one of the oldest silverware manufacturers in Europe, founded in 1817.
The marking "835" indicates a silver content of 83.5% (sterling silver, often used in Germany and continental Europe).
The wavy edge shape of the plate is characteristic of decorative styles of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, influenced by Art Nouveau.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Gross weight
290 g
Silver type
.830 silver
Number of objects
1
Material
Silver
Manufacturer/brand
Wilkens
Country of origin
Germany
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
1.5 cm
Width
27 cm
Depth
23 cm
Estimated period
1800-1850
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