W. Schwechten - Platter - Silver

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A large solid 800 silver serving platter by W. Schwechten of Berlin dating to the late 19th century, weighing 1,551 g and measuring 49.5 × 35 cm, with an elongated oval shape, scalloped rim with acanthus leaves and a braided pattern, engraved Pomian coat of arms on one side, and the underside marked with the German crescent and crown hallmarks, 800 silver mark, maker’s mark and a later Polish verification mark, in very good antique condition with minor signs of age, from the Bednarek collection and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.

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Large silver serving platter made by W. Schwechten in Berlin at the end of the 19th century.

The platter is made of solid 800 silver and weighs 1,551 grams. It measures 49.5 × 35 cm and has an elongated oval shape with a scalloped rim decorated with acanthus leaves and a braided pattern.

One side is engraved with the Pomian coat of arms, traditionally used by several Polish noble families.

The underside bears the German crescent and crown hallmarks, the 800 silver mark, the maker's mark and a later Polish verification mark.

The platter is in very good antique condition, with some natural signs of age and use.

It comes from Bednarek family collection and is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity

Large silver serving platter made by W. Schwechten in Berlin at the end of the 19th century.

The platter is made of solid 800 silver and weighs 1,551 grams. It measures 49.5 × 35 cm and has an elongated oval shape with a scalloped rim decorated with acanthus leaves and a braided pattern.

One side is engraved with the Pomian coat of arms, traditionally used by several Polish noble families.

The underside bears the German crescent and crown hallmarks, the 800 silver mark, the maker's mark and a later Polish verification mark.

The platter is in very good antique condition, with some natural signs of age and use.

It comes from Bednarek family collection and is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity

Details

Era
1400-1900
Gross weight
1551 g
Specific region of origin
berlin
Number of objects
1
Material
Silver
Manufacturer/brand
W. Schwechten
Country of origin
Germany
Colour
Silver
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
6 cm
Width
49.5 cm
Depth
35 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
Sold by
PolandVerified
Private

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