Offered for sale:
A magnificent and very rare antique silver asparagus scoop by the renowned Viennese court jeweler Schwarz & Steiner (active between 1903 and 1924). This exclusive piece of table silver is executed in an elegant Jugendstil/Art Nouveau style and is in excellent, authentic condition.
Features:
Maker: Schwarz & Steiner (Vienna, Austria)
Mark: Stamped with the original factory mark 'Schwarz Steiner' (historically correct execution without the & sign) and bearing the official Austrian Diana head cloverleaf hallmark (before 1922). Authenticity has been checked and confirmed by an expert.
Weight: 160 grams
Design: The wide scoop features beautiful, finely hand-sawn openwork (ajour), floral decoration, refined engravings, and the whiplash lines typical of Art Nouveau. This ensures that cooking liquid drains away perfectly.
Condition: Excellent. The silver has been cleaned very carefully and professionally, deliberately preserving the original, deeper patina in the engravings to maintain its character and depth. No dents or deep scratches.
Sales and shipping information:
A beautiful object for the serious collector of European antique silver or as a unique showpiece on a chicly set table.
Asking price: € 450 (excluding shipping costs)
Shipping: Will be shipped exclusively by registered and insured mail, or can be picked up by arrangement.
Specifications
ConditionExcellentColorsSilverMaterialSilverNumber of items1Height2 cmWidth10 cmDepth25 cm