A 14-piece collection of solid 800 silver flatware in the Hildesheimer Rose pattern, manufactured by Antiko (H. Kohlbecker Silberwarenfabrik), Pforzheim, Germany.
The pattern takes its name from the famous rose at Hildesheim Cathedral, traditionally known as the Thousand-Year Rose. According to local tradition, the rose has grown against the cathedral for centuries and has become an enduring symbol of Hildesheim. Its distinctive form was later adopted in decorative arts, with the open rose, curling stems and leaves becoming a characteristic motif in German silverware.
Each piece features an openwork rose-blossom handle with raised leaf and stem detailing. The reverse is stamped with the maker's mark "ANTIKO" and the "800" silver purity mark, indicating solid silver with an 80% silver content.
Details
6 Teaspoons
7 Dessert Forks
1 Serving Spoon
Manufacturer: Antiko (H. Kohlbecker Silberwarenfabrik)
Origin: Pforzheim, Germany
Period: Mid-20th Century (c. 1950s–1960s)
Material: Solid 800 silver
Size
Teaspoons: 10.5 cm
Dessert Forks: 13.9 cm
Serving Spoon: 11.4 cm
Condition: Vintage condition. The silver retains its original, unpolished finish with an aged patina. Light surface oxidation and fine scratches are present, consistent with age and use. Hallmarks remain clear and legible. No visible bends, repairs, or structural damage.
A 14-piece collection of solid 800 silver flatware in the Hildesheimer Rose pattern, manufactured by Antiko (H. Kohlbecker Silberwarenfabrik), Pforzheim, Germany.
The pattern takes its name from the famous rose at Hildesheim Cathedral, traditionally known as the Thousand-Year Rose. According to local tradition, the rose has grown against the cathedral for centuries and has become an enduring symbol of Hildesheim. Its distinctive form was later adopted in decorative arts, with the open rose, curling stems and leaves becoming a characteristic motif in German silverware.
Each piece features an openwork rose-blossom handle with raised leaf and stem detailing. The reverse is stamped with the maker's mark "ANTIKO" and the "800" silver purity mark, indicating solid silver with an 80% silver content.
Details
6 Teaspoons
7 Dessert Forks
1 Serving Spoon
Manufacturer: Antiko (H. Kohlbecker Silberwarenfabrik)
Origin: Pforzheim, Germany
Period: Mid-20th Century (c. 1950s–1960s)
Material: Solid 800 silver
Size
Teaspoons: 10.5 cm
Dessert Forks: 13.9 cm
Serving Spoon: 11.4 cm
Condition: Vintage condition. The silver retains its original, unpolished finish with an aged patina. Light surface oxidation and fine scratches are present, consistent with age and use. Hallmarks remain clear and legible. No visible bends, repairs, or structural damage.
