Hallmarked Silver Four-tine Spoon And Fork - Historical Origin Belgium
Hallmarked
silver spoon and four-tineds fork.
Fork hallmarked “800 A OW”.
“OW” hallmark: Wiskemann silversmiths in Brussels, founded in 1872 by Otto-Léonard Wiskemann (1852-1909). He settled in Belgium after working in Germany, Switzerland and Paris. Violin fillet model, “Shooting Championship trophy 1905”. “Tir National Jubilé 1905 -”.
Note: Belgium's motto “United we stand” was chosen after the revolution of 1830 and the country's independence. It refers to the 9 Provinces, now united in a single country. In Dutch, we say: “Eendracht maakt macht”. In German (spoken by some Belgians): “Einigkeit macht stark”.
Dimension: length of 21,2 cm (fork and spoon).
Made in Brussels circa 1905.
Fork hallmarked “800 A OW”.
“OW” hallmark: Wiskemann silversmiths in Brussels, founded in 1872 by Otto-Léonard Wiskemann (1852-1909). He settled in Belgium after working in Germany, Switzerland and Paris. Violin fillet model, “Shooting Championship trophy 1905”. “Tir National Jubilé 1905 -”.
Note: Belgium's motto “United we stand” was chosen after the revolution of 1830 and the country's independence. It refers to the 9 Provinces, now united in a single country. In Dutch, we say: “Eendracht maakt macht”. In German (spoken by some Belgians): “Einigkeit macht stark”.
Dimension: length of 21,2 cm (fork and spoon).
Made in Brussels circa 1905.
1 200 €
Period: 20th century
Style: Other Style
Condition: Good condition
Material: Sterling silver
Length: 21,2 cm
Reference (ID): 1522516
Availability: In stock
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