Art.Krupp Berndorf Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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...

Set of sterling silver flatware, designed by Gio Ponti for Reed and Barton, in the diamond pattern. A total of 18 place settings are a...

Berndorf aplaca cake server austria 1920s Only polished

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...

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 ...

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...

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

Tea or coffee set designed by Gio Ponti for the Hotel Parco Dei Principi in Rome and produced by the historic Italian manufacturer Fratelli Calderoni between 1950s and 1960s. This vintage breakfast set consists of 5 pieces: 1 small teapot with built-in filter in the body 1 large coffee maker 1 Water Jug 1 sugar bowl 1 Tray with feet...

Enhance your dining experience with this elegant set of 6 antique English Art Deco silver-plated napkin rings, beautifully presented in their original velvet-lined fitted case. Each ring is finely engraved with an ornate border pattern, reflecting the artistry and craftsmanship of classic English silverware. Perfect for adding a touch of heritage sophistication to your table setting, these vintage napkin rings make an impressive gift for weddings, anniversaries, or collectors of fine silver. Their well-preserved condition and complete original case make this set especially desirable for both display and practical use. Authentic antique English silver-plated napkin rings Complete set of 6 rings in original fitted presentation case Ornate engraved border design with timeless appeal Rich purple velvet and silk-lined interior for elegant storage Ideal for formal dining, display, or collectible silverware collections 📏 Dimensions (approx.): 5 x 5 cm This is more than a dining accessory; it’s a piece of English history, offering both charm and functionality. A wonderful way to elevate your table décor while owning a set of collectible vintage silver treasures. Antique English silver napkin rings, silver-plated napkin rings set, vintage silverware dining accessories, collectible silver napkin rings, engraved silver tableware, antique silver...

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 ...