Elegant Set of 9 Silver-Plated Dessert / Ice Cream Coupes – Hotel Silver – Derck, Brussels (Belgium) – c. 1930–1950 A refined set of nine silver-plated dessert or ice cream coupes, produced for professional hospitality use by the Belgian silversmith Derck (Derckx), Brussels. These heavy, durable hotel-silver pieces have a beautifully modern octagonal bowl and a sturdy pedestal foot—perfect for serving ice cream, fruit, petits fours, amuse-bouches or individual entrées. The pieces show the typical robust quality of mid-20th-century Belgian hotel silver: thick silver plating, elegant proportions, and a discreet hallmark around the foot. Hallmarks Marked DERCK and with additional Belgian plate marks including “4” (quality indication) and the spade / heart-shaped trademark used on plated hotelware in Belgium. Dimensions (each) Height: approx. 8 cm Diameter: approx. 8.8 cm Total weight (set): approx. 1.5 kg Condition Good vintage condition with surface scratches and signs of a lot professional use, small scratches consistent with hotel silver of this age. No large dents, stable and fully functional. A beautiful, authentic patina that complements the industrial-chic look. View the photo s they are part of the description. About the Silversmith: Derck, Brussels Derck was an active Belgian silversmith and metalware producer based in Brussels, known for supplying high-quality silver-plated hotel ware to restaurants, brasseries, and luxury hotels in the mid-20th century. Their pieces were produced to withstand heavy use, with thick plating and solid construction, similar in quality to Wiskemann, Wolfers or Christofle hotel lines. Today, Derck items are increasingly collected for their understated Art Deco and post-war functional design. Shipping Catawiki smart services. Well packed and insured.