W. Schwechten - プラッター - Silver

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.