Very rare, antique BERNDORF, Alexander Schoeller and Co ( first period ) large silver plated centrepiece that can be used as fruit bowl or bread / pastry basket - Austria, ca. 1880s - length: 38 cm ( with handles ) - width: 28 cm - height: 8.5 cm - weight: 880 grams * the long darker lines and color differences that appears on surface are just enviromental reflections or shades, not flaws * - in very good condition with some signs of wear ( see photos for better impression as they are part of description ) *** Berndorf Metalware Factory (shortly, BMF) was founded in 1843 in the small village of Berndorf, situated in the region Lower Austria (Niederösterreich) of the Austria-Hungarian Empire. • Though this factory got world-wide recognition under the name Berndorf Metalware Factory Arthur Krupp, before 1891 it was called Berndorf Metalware Factory Alexander Schoeller and Co. • Indeed, Alexander Schoeller, the Austro-Hungarian businessman, invested a lot of money in buying the land and building the factory. The father of Arthur Krupp, Herman Krupp, joined the firm in 1844 and in 1849 took over half of the shares. • After the death of Alexander Schoeller (in 1886), Arthur Krupp paid a large sum of money to his heirs and in 1890 became the sole owner of the company. From 1891 his name appears on the mark of the Berndorf foundry. *** - Shipping by Post: registered with tracking, will be sent in a cardboard box. ( Livrare prin curier in Romania ) * If the automatic tracking system doesn't show info about your order, please see updates for your Tracking Number on your own country postal service * For EU buyers: please allow ca. 10 to 15 working days transit* time for the package to arrive, after is released by customs * For US and non-EU buyers: please allow ca. 15 to 25 working days transit* time for the package to arrive, after is released by customs * Transit time estimates: Sometimes the package arrives sooner than estimated and other times may be delays, please have patience. • If there is a problem, feel free to contact me before leaving feedback.