Art.Krupp Berndorf Furniture

Mappling Princess Plate London and Sheffield silver egg coddler stand holder in art deco style from 1880 with four silver egg holders with four silv...

Champagne Bucket around, 1920s ‘Alpaca ‘ Only polished

Berndorf aplaca cake server austria 1920s Only polished

Austrian high-quality flatware silver plated by Berndorf, former Krupp company from the 1960s. The cutlery has a handle with a very interesting geometric decor. Used but in excellent...

Set of sterling silverware by Gorham, Etruscan style, 1913. Consisting of: 6 dinner forks (7 in.) 7 teaspoons (5 5/8 in.) 8 pie forks (6 1/4 in.) 12 round soup spoons...

Cutlery silver set for twelve in nickel silver or German silver, this set includes a total of 36 pieces; 12 spoons, 12 forks, and 12 knives with a steel blade. Set designed by Gio ...

A Fine Early 20th Century 152 Piece Austrian Dinnerware Flatware Set by Berndorfer Metallwaaren-Fabrik, stamped 'Berndorf Alpacca', The Neoclassical Revival style set of Alpacca flatware comprising of: 12 Fish knives 12 Salad forks 12 Salad knives 12 Pasta spoons 12 Dessert spoons 12 Coffee spoons 12 Tea spoons 12 Ice-cream spoons 1 Ice thong 1 Soup ladle 1 Serving spoon 1 Salad spoon 1 Sauce/Gravy ladle 1 Meat carving knife 1 Meat carving fork 1 Salad fork All inside its original lined wooden storage-traveling cabinet. (See all images). Circa: Vienna, 1900-1930. The Alpacca alloy was developed in 1823 by the German chemist Dr. Ernst August Geitner (1783-1852). It was very similar in its appearance to silver, therefore, this new alloy was first called "Argentan". It consisted of 20% nickel, 55% copper and 25% zinc. The new silver-imitating alloy soon became very popular. The Gebrueder Henninger (Henninger Bros.) proposed a similar alloy (5-30% nickel, 45-70% copper and 8-45% zinc with trace amounts of lead, tin and iron) which they called "Neusilber". Later both Argentan and Neusilber were used under the trade name of Alpacca (or Alpakka). The great advantage of the use of Alpacca alloy as the base metal for silver plating is that the appearance of the objects does not change significantly with the wearing away of the silver layer and, unlike sterling silver, it does not require frequent polishing or cleaning due to tarnishing. The earliest known Berndorf Alpacca mark (No.1) was introduced around 1880 and used until 1891. I found it on the bottom of a 30 cl teapot bearing the inscription KRIEAU, which corresponds to the "Wiener Krieau", the famous race course in Vienna. The mark No.1 represents an oval of 3.0 x 3.6 mm size bearing the lettering "BMF ALPACCA" (which means Berndorfer Metallwaaren Fabrik or Berndorf Metalware Factory) with the "M" and "F" letters being fused. Inside the oval there is a profile of a walking bear looking down. This mark is quite rare. BIBLIOGRAPHY - Ingrid Haslinger, Tafelkultur Marke Berndorf, Das Niederoesterreichische Erfolgsunternehmen Arthur Krupps (Ketterl Verlag, Wien, 1998), pp.1-174, (in German). - Dedo von Kerssenbrock-Krosigk and Claudia Kanowski, Modern Art of Metallwork (Berlin: Broehan Museum, 2001), 1-598. - Musterbuch ueber Tafelgeraete in Alpacca-Silber I, Alpacca-Silber II und Alpacca, Unversilbert (Berndorfer Haus, Berlin, 1928), pp.1-53, (in German). - Waltraud Neuwirth, Bluehender Jugendstil Oesterreich, Band 2: Firmen und Marken [Art Nouveau in Blossom - Austria, Vol. 2: Companies and Marks]. Vienna: Selbstverlag Dr. Waltraud Neuwirth, 1991, 1-288 (in German). - David N. Nikogosyan, 2008, Marks of Silverplated Hollowware...

An entertaining essential for any host, this Art Deco silverplate champagne bucket/wine chiller from France will quickly become a dependable fixture at every party. Flat loops for ha...

Antique Silver-Plated Egg Coddler Stand, Mappin & Webbs Princess Plate London & Sheffield, Art Deco, circa 1880 This stunning antique silver-plated egg coddler stand by Mapple Princess Plate, London & Sheffield exemplifies the finest craftsmanship of the late 19th century. Designed in a refined Art Deco style circa 1880, this remarkable piece combines both functionality and aesthetic elegance. The set features four silver-plated egg holders with four matching spoons, all gracefully presented on a finely detailed pierced basket stand resting on four balled feet. The central ring handle provides balance and ease of serving, while the sculpted edge and polished finish add sophistication to the overall design. Each egg cup measures approximately 2 1/3" in height by 1 7/8" in diameter, and the basket itself measures 6 1/2" in height by 6 3/4" in width by 7 3/4" in depth. All components — including the basket, spoons, and egg holders — are clearly stamped with the maker’s marks, attesting to their authenticity and quality. This luxurious silver-plated set remains in excellent antique condition, with minor age-related patina that enhances its vintage charm. It makes a perfect addition to elegant breakfast tables, fine dining collections, or luxury interiors, and serves equally well as a decorative display piece. We offer professional polishing and engraving removal upon request (additional charge; shipping delay applies). A matching toast holder, two pots with pearl inlays, an extra tray, cream jug, salt shaker, and lidded bacon warmer server can also be included as part of a coordinated breakfast silver set, available at extra cost. Details: Maker: Mapple Princess Plate, London & Sheffield Material: Silver-Plated Metal Period: Circa 1880 Style: Art Deco / Victorian Includes: 4 Egg Holders, 4 Matching Spoons, Decorative Stand Condition: Excellent Antique Condition Dimensions: H 6.5 in x W 6.75 in x D 7.75 in Marked: Fully stamped Mappin & Webbs (see photos) Antique Silver-Plated Egg Coddler, Mapple Princess Plate, Sheffield Silver, English Silver Breakfast Set...

This nice champagne bucket is made of silver plated. This is a French work, circa 1900

Pampaloni Tuscany, Italy Over a hundred years ago, in 1902, grandfather Pampaloni founded a workshop that would become one of the most prestigious silver factories in Florence, just ...

Wonderful Belgian Art Deco Coffee Set 1930s A rare and very beautiful 10 person art deco coffee - or tea - set in blue and silver porcelain with distinct octagonal art deco shapes a...