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Set of Eight Antique German Silver Hildesheim Rose Cake Forks
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Set of Eight Antique German Silver Hildesheim Rose Cake Forks

1940 - 1960
Description

This is a set of eight clearly hallmarked German silver cake/pastry forks.

Stamped 800

They were manufactured in Germany post Second World War.

The legend of the Hildesheim rose is quite amazing,

In 815 king Louis the pious claimed to have witnessed a miracle where the rose grew and he then built a cathedral at the site of the rose.

During the Second World War the cathedral was completely destroyed by allied air attack, however the rose survived and continued to grow through the ruins.

And Became an iconic symbol of hope and survival despite adversity.

The rose is also known as the thousand year rose.

The pastry forks are made from solid silver and the cast rose is decorated front and back. Three pronged and left hand bladed prong.

Overall length approx 13.5 cm

Declaration

Antoinettes Heirlooms has dated these Hildesheim Rose Cake Forks to the 1950s.

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SA979376
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Gerbig21
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Description
This is a set of eight clearly hallmarked German silver cake/pastry forks.

Stamped 800

They were manufactured in Germany post Second World War.

The legend of the Hildesheim rose is quite amazing,

“
In 815 king Louis the pious claimed to have witnessed a miracle where the rose grew and he then built a cathedral at the site of the rose.
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fig 1. A set of eight silver cake forks arranged in a fan shape, each featuring three tines and an embossed Hildesheim rose handle.
fig 1. Set of Eight Antique German Silver Hildesheim Rose Cake Forks

During the Second World War the cathedral was completely destroyed by allied air attack, however the rose survived and continued to grow through the ruins.

And Became an iconic symbol of hope and survival despite adversity.

fig 2. A set of eight silver cake forks arranged in a fan shape, each featuring three tines and an embossed Hildesheim rose handle.
fig 2. Set of Eight Antique German Silver Hildesheim Rose Cake Forks

The rose is also known as the thousand year rose.

The pastry forks are made from solid silver and the cast rose is decorated front and back. Three pronged and left hand bladed prong.

Overall length approx 13.5 cm

Date of Manufacture

Antoinettes Heirlooms has dated these Hildesheim Rose Cake Forks to the 1950s.

Reference Numbers
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SA979376
Dealers Internal Ref
Gerbig21
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A set of eight silver cake forks arranged in a fan shape, each featuring three tines and an embossed Hildesheim rose handle.
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Archive I A set of eight silver cake forks arranged in a fan shape, each featuring three tines and an embossed Hildesheim rose handle.

Set of Eight Antique German Silver Hildesheim Rose Cake Forks

Archive II A set of eight silver cake forks arranged in a fan shape, each featuring three tines and an embossed Hildesheim rose handle. View II
Archive III A set of eight silver cake forks arranged in a fan shape, each featuring three tines and an embossed Hildesheim rose handle. View III
Archive IV A set of eight silver cake forks arranged in a fan shape, each featuring three tines and an embossed Hildesheim rose handle. View IV
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A set of eight silver cake forks arranged in a fan shape, each featuring three tines and an embossed Hildesheim rose handle.
set of eight Antique German silver Hildesheim rose cake forks
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A set of eight silver cake forks arranged in a fan shape, each featuring three tines and an embossed Hildesheim rose handle.
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The Hildesheim Rose pattern originated in Germany during the late nineteenth century, inspired by the legend of the Thousand-Year Rose bush growing at Hildesheim Cathedral. German silversmiths crafted flatware featuring sculpted rosebuds, leaves, and thorny vines along the handles, creating a prominent style for tea and dessert service throughout Europe.

Hildesheim rose cake forks were predominantly manufactured using continental silver, most commonly 800 grade silver, although sterling (925 grade) and silver-plated varieties were also produced. The decorative handles were created through casting and die-stamping techniques to achieve detailed dimensional floral relief.

Authentic German examples feature silver hallmarks stamped into the metal, such as 800 indicating silver purity, accompanied by the German national mark of a crescent moon and crown. The handle design strictly incorporates relief carving of a blooming rose terminal with continuous stem and leaf detailing extending down towards three tines.

These forks are typically paired with porcelain dessert plates for formal afternoon tea, wedding breakfasts, or cake tasting courses. They can be presented alongside neutral linen napkins and crystal glassware to highlight the detailed metalwork on a dining table.

Wash silver forks by hand in warm water using mild dish detergent, avoiding abrasive pads. Regular polishing with a specialised silver cream removes surface oxidisation, while storage in tarnish-resistant cloth bags protects the intricate floral relief from environmental tarnish.
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