Delheid Frères - Cutlery set (36) - pattern 28 - .800 silver - Empire style

36-piece Solid Silver Cutlery Set – Delheid Frères, Brussels – ca. 1900 – Model 28 – 800 Silver

An elegant and richly decorated 36-piece solid silver flatware set crafted by the renowned Belgian silversmith Delheid Frères, one of Brussels’ most prestigious maisons of the late 19th and early 20th century.
Executed in the refined Empire / Louis XVI revival style, this model (No. 28) is characterised by laurel garlands, classical swags and acanthus leaf motifs – a perfect example of Delheid’s high-quality craftsmanship.

Composition (36 pieces)

Entremet / Dessert (6 persons)

6 forks – 16.5 cm
6 spoons – 16.8 cm
6 knives – 17.5 cm

Table / Main Course (6 persons)

6 forks – 21.8 cm
6 spoons – 21.7 cm
6 knives – 25 cm

Total weight

Approx. 1.8 kg
Approx. 1.263Kg without the knives

Hallmarks :
Each piece is stamped with:
Belgian silver hallmark for 800 silver
Makers’ mark of Delheid Frères (the letter D with a snake on top)
Authenticity confirmed on all components.

Brussels, Belgium
Circa 1900 – early 20th century

Very good condition with light signs of use consistent with age.
Blades of the knives show normal surface wear (typical for period steel blades).
Please examine the photos carefully – they form part of the description.

A complete 6-person solid silver service from Delheid in this classical model is uncommon.
Ideal for collectors of Belgian silver or for elevating an elegant table setting.

Delheid Frères was one of the most important and internationally recognised silversmiths of Brussels. The company was founded in the early 19th century and became famous for its refined craftsmanship, innovative production techniques and beautifully detailed flatware models.

Around 1880–1930, Delheid was the leading manufacturer of high-quality silver and silver-plated cutlery in Belgium, often compared in prestige to French houses such as Christofle. Their work is known for:

Exceptional casting and hand-finishing

Rich ornamentation inspired by Empire, Louis XVI and Rocaille styles

Strong, durable construction

A wide range of numbered models, with Model 28 among the more elegant classical patterns

The firm exported widely and supplied prestigious households, hotels and institutions across Belgium and Europe. Delheid’s silverware is today sought after by collectors for its quality, weight and refined decorative vocabulary.

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