Soup ladle - .800 silver
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Antique silver soup ladle in 800 silver, by the Karlsruhe workshop Becherer, dating to the late 19th or early 20th century Secession/Historicism period, with a deep engraved botanical motif of strawberry leaves and fruit and no monograms, length 30 cm, bowl 7.5×9 cm, depth about 3 cm, weight 122.46 g, in very good cabinet condition with natural patina and clear hallmarks (Becherer, crescent and crown assay, 800, workshop cartouche).
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Antique silver Soup Ladle (ladle) made entirely of silver, fineness 800, from the late 19th or early 20th century (Secession/Historyism period). The piece comes from the renowned, luxury atelier of the court jeweler Friedricher Becherer (Hofjuwelier) operating in Karlsruhe, Germany.
Key strengths and features of the item:
Rare decorative motif: the handle is adorned with a beautiful, deep, engraved and chased botanical motif depicting strawberry leaves and fruit (wild strawberry). The design is complemented by flowing, Secession-style lines. No monograms: the surface of the reverse and front is free of historical initials engravings, which is extremely rare and a major collecting advantage.
Complete punches: on the neck of the ladle clearly stamped are the goldsmith’s surname “BECHERER”, the German state assay mark (crescent and crown), the silver fineness mark “800”, and the workshop’s heraldic cartouche.
Condition:
Very good, cabinet condition. Natural, delicate patina in the recesses of the relief beautifully emphasizes the three-dimensionality of the botanical pattern. No repairs, cracks or deep scratches.
Technical specifications:
Material: Silver, fineness 800 (third fineness)
Weight: 122.46 g (solid, substantial silver)
Total length: 30 cm
Bowl dimensions: 7.5 cm x 9 cm (depth approx. 3 cm)
Antique silver Soup Ladle (ladle) made entirely of silver, fineness 800, from the late 19th or early 20th century (Secession/Historyism period). The piece comes from the renowned, luxury atelier of the court jeweler Friedricher Becherer (Hofjuwelier) operating in Karlsruhe, Germany.
Key strengths and features of the item:
Rare decorative motif: the handle is adorned with a beautiful, deep, engraved and chased botanical motif depicting strawberry leaves and fruit (wild strawberry). The design is complemented by flowing, Secession-style lines. No monograms: the surface of the reverse and front is free of historical initials engravings, which is extremely rare and a major collecting advantage.
Complete punches: on the neck of the ladle clearly stamped are the goldsmith’s surname “BECHERER”, the German state assay mark (crescent and crown), the silver fineness mark “800”, and the workshop’s heraldic cartouche.
Condition:
Very good, cabinet condition. Natural, delicate patina in the recesses of the relief beautifully emphasizes the three-dimensionality of the botanical pattern. No repairs, cracks or deep scratches.
Technical specifications:
Material: Silver, fineness 800 (third fineness)
Weight: 122.46 g (solid, substantial silver)
Total length: 30 cm
Bowl dimensions: 7.5 cm x 9 cm (depth approx. 3 cm)
Details
Era
1400-1900
Style subtype
Jugendstil
Gross weight
122.46 g
Silver type
.800 silver
Specific region of origin
Karlsruhe
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
Germany
Material
Silver
Style
Art Nouveau
Colour
Silver
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
30 cm
Width
9 cm
Depth
3 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
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