Bruno Wiskemann, Brussel - Cutlery set for 12 (118) - Silverplated, Gold plated - 118-piece / 12-person
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A complete and very luxuriously crafted silver-plated and partly gilded cutlery set, in its original case. This cutlery set was manufactured by the Belgian silversmith Bruno Wiskemann (Wolfers Frères) in the Louis XIV style. The cutlery pieces are stately decorated with laurel wreaths and festoons. The serving pieces as well as the coffee spoons and salt cellars are partly gilded. This gilding served both an aesthetic and a practical purpose: where silver tarnishes in the air and with food residues, gold preserves its luster and leaves no aftertaste. The custom-made, original cutlery case contains two insert trays and a fold-down lid bearing the Bruno Wiskemann logo. The cutlery can be precisely dated to 1924, making it among the earliest productions of the collaboration between Wolfers Frères and Bruno Wiskemann.
The cutlery case contains a handwritten business card from the British shipping and trading company Gellaty Hankey & Co., with a handwritten message indicating that this cutlery was a wedding gift from the firm to the owner in 1924.
Comprising:
- 12 dinner spoons (21.5 cm)
- 12 dinner knives (26.5 cm)
- 12 dinner forks (21.2 cm)
- 12 dessert spoons (18 cm)
- 12 dessert knives (21.5 cm)
- 12 dessert forks (17.9 cm)
- 12 tea spoons (14.5 cm)
- 12 oyster forks (13.3 cm)
- 12 salt spoons (11.6 cm)
Serving utensils:
- Soup spoon
- Cake server
- Salad spoon
- Salad fork
- Sugar shaker
- Sugar tongs
- 2 salt cellars
- 2 salt spoons
In total 118 pieces.
In very good condition. The silver layer is nicely preserved and still shines beautifully. The blades of the knives show some oxidation. Some blades of the dessert knives have been heavily used and have been significantly re-sharpened. One dessert knife has a pit in the handle and the dessert forks show some wear on the tines. Please view the photos for an impression.
All pieces marked with [BW][100][B.Wiskemann]
On the reverse of the dinner spoons and dinner forks is a decorative monogram.
This lot will be carefully packed and insured shipped via parcel post, including Track & Trace.
Seller's Story
We have over 10 years of experience in collecting & trading silverware, curiosities, and small antiques. Because sifting through history is my real passion, I will do everything I can to trace the origin of objects down to the smallest detail. Our focus lies on silverware and silver-plated cutlery, although we enthusiastically buy a wide range of antiques and vintage from the 18th through the 20th century.
To expand the collection, we are constantly looking for splendor, quirks, antiques & curiosities. We are always on the lookout for silverware from famous manufacturers such as Christofle, Ercuis, Wiskemann, van Kempen & Begeer and many more.
All our lots are shipped insured for their value by parcel post, or in some cases by courier service. All of our objects are shipped fully insured. We can arrange specialized transport in consultation with the client.
If you have any questions or comments, we are at your service to provide the best possible service. We would like to see our objects find a new and, above all, a satisfied home! See you soon at Catawiki and in our online shop!
Translated by Google TranslateA complete and very luxuriously crafted silver-plated and partly gilded cutlery set, in its original case. This cutlery set was manufactured by the Belgian silversmith Bruno Wiskemann (Wolfers Frères) in the Louis XIV style. The cutlery pieces are stately decorated with laurel wreaths and festoons. The serving pieces as well as the coffee spoons and salt cellars are partly gilded. This gilding served both an aesthetic and a practical purpose: where silver tarnishes in the air and with food residues, gold preserves its luster and leaves no aftertaste. The custom-made, original cutlery case contains two insert trays and a fold-down lid bearing the Bruno Wiskemann logo. The cutlery can be precisely dated to 1924, making it among the earliest productions of the collaboration between Wolfers Frères and Bruno Wiskemann.
The cutlery case contains a handwritten business card from the British shipping and trading company Gellaty Hankey & Co., with a handwritten message indicating that this cutlery was a wedding gift from the firm to the owner in 1924.
Comprising:
- 12 dinner spoons (21.5 cm)
- 12 dinner knives (26.5 cm)
- 12 dinner forks (21.2 cm)
- 12 dessert spoons (18 cm)
- 12 dessert knives (21.5 cm)
- 12 dessert forks (17.9 cm)
- 12 tea spoons (14.5 cm)
- 12 oyster forks (13.3 cm)
- 12 salt spoons (11.6 cm)
Serving utensils:
- Soup spoon
- Cake server
- Salad spoon
- Salad fork
- Sugar shaker
- Sugar tongs
- 2 salt cellars
- 2 salt spoons
In total 118 pieces.
In very good condition. The silver layer is nicely preserved and still shines beautifully. The blades of the knives show some oxidation. Some blades of the dessert knives have been heavily used and have been significantly re-sharpened. One dessert knife has a pit in the handle and the dessert forks show some wear on the tines. Please view the photos for an impression.
All pieces marked with [BW][100][B.Wiskemann]
On the reverse of the dinner spoons and dinner forks is a decorative monogram.
This lot will be carefully packed and insured shipped via parcel post, including Track & Trace.
Seller's Story
We have over 10 years of experience in collecting & trading silverware, curiosities, and small antiques. Because sifting through history is my real passion, I will do everything I can to trace the origin of objects down to the smallest detail. Our focus lies on silverware and silver-plated cutlery, although we enthusiastically buy a wide range of antiques and vintage from the 18th through the 20th century.
To expand the collection, we are constantly looking for splendor, quirks, antiques & curiosities. We are always on the lookout for silverware from famous manufacturers such as Christofle, Ercuis, Wiskemann, van Kempen & Begeer and many more.
All our lots are shipped insured for their value by parcel post, or in some cases by courier service. All of our objects are shipped fully insured. We can arrange specialized transport in consultation with the client.
If you have any questions or comments, we are at your service to provide the best possible service. We would like to see our objects find a new and, above all, a satisfied home! See you soon at Catawiki and in our online shop!
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Era
1900-2000
Weight
13 kg
Title additional information
118-piece / 12-person
Number of objects
118
Country of origin
Belgium
Manufacturer/brand
Bruno Wiskemann, Brussel
Material
Gold plated, Silverplated
Style
Antique
Colour
Gold, Silver
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
19 cm
Width
32 cm
Depth
45.5 cm
Estimated period
1924, 1920-1930
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