{"product_id":"vintage-800-silver-rose-fork-german-04179","title":"German 800 Silver Serving Fork with Hildesheim Rose – Antique Cake or Pastry Fork, Early 20th Century","description":"\u003cp\u003eA small, elegant \u003cstrong\u003eserving fork in 800 silver\u003c\/strong\u003e: the handle is decorated with a finely detailed rose and leaf pattern and ends in a sculpted \u003cstrong\u003erose bud\u003c\/strong\u003e – the well-known \u003cstrong\u003eHildesheim Rose\u003c\/strong\u003e design, named after the legendary ancient rosebush at Hildesheim Cathedral.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHallmark and Material\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fork is clearly marked \u003cstrong\u003e“Silber 800 ges. gesch.”\u003c\/strong\u003e. “Ges. gesch.” stands for \u003cem\u003egesetzlich geschützt\u003c\/em\u003e, meaning the design was legally protected. 800 silver is 80% pure silver. The graceful curve and fine lines point to the \u003cstrong\u003eArt Nouveau (Jugendstil)\u003c\/strong\u003e period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDimensions and Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: approx. 12–13 cm (4.7–5.1 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: 800 silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHallmark: Silber 800 ges. gesch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePattern: Hildesheim Rose\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Germany\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAge: probably early 20th century\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery good vintage condition with a natural patina that highlights the relief work beautifully. Please consider the photos part of the condition description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat It’s For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a cake fork, pastry fork or small serving fork for olives, antipasti and cheese. A special gift for collectors of fine flatware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWash by hand and dry immediately. When polishing, leave the recesses untouched so the relief stays visible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePrice is for 1 piece. Ships from Austria, carefully packed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHeidenreichstein, the flea market that returns every year. In a box full of cutlery lay this little fork, darkly tarnished, and only in the light did the rose at its end appear. The rosebush in Hildesheim has bloomed for a thousand years, and someone wanted to set a little of it onto a silver handle. Some beauty travels across centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #7b3f00;\"\u003eA rose in silver — Things with Soul · VintageAustriaShop\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VintageAustriaShop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57489056956791,"sku":"30060","price":49.35,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/4071\/4359\/files\/il_fullxfull.7367966505_acem.jpg?v=1790254934","url":"https:\/\/vintageaustriashop.com\/en\/products\/vintage-800-silver-rose-fork-german-04179","provider":"VintageAustriaShop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}