M. H. Wilkens & Söhne

Celebrating Silver
About the Session

This auction showcases a diverse selection of silver from across the world, representing a wide range of makers, styles, and periods. Together, these pieces highlight the enduring beauty, craftsmanship, and versatility of silver in all its forms.


Sold for

ZAR 54 057
Lot 175
  • A German silver five-piece tea service, M H Wilkens & Söhne, Bremen-Hemelingen, .800 standard, 19th century


Lot Estimate Change Currency
ZAR 25 000 - 30 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 54 057
Location
Johannesburg

About this Item

Bremen, Germany
A German silver five-piece tea service, M H Wilkens & Söhne, Bremen-Hemelingen, .800 standard, 19th century
comprising: a hot water jug, teapot, milk jug, two-handled sugar bowl and tray, each baluster body engraved with initials enclosed by moulded sprays of flowerheads and foliage, the side applied with a harp-shaped handle moulded with leaves, the hinged cover surmounted by a rosebud finial, raised on a circular foot, 2845g all in

*This lot is not suitable for export*

(5)
the hot water jug: 19,5cm; the tray: 46,4cm wide

View all M. H. Wilkens & Söhne lots for sale in this auction



More from Celebrating Silver

A German silver tea caddy, maker's marks worn, c.1886
A German silver tea caddy, maker's marks worn, c.1886
ZAR 4 000 - 6 000
A German silver four-piece Mokkaservice, Schnauffer, Dresden, stamped 800
A German silver four-piece Mokkaservice, Schnauffer, Dresden, stamped 800
ZAR 15 000 - 20 000
A George IV silver coffee pot, Charles Fox II, London, 1829
A George IV silver coffee pot, Charles Fox II, London, 1829
ZAR 12 000 - 15 000
A German silver-mounted glass dish, Theodor Müller, c.1863-1940
A German silver-mounted glass dish, Theodor Müller, c.1863-1940
ZAR 3 000 - 5 000
A German silver Art Nouveau bowl, Hugo Bohm, Schwabisch Gmund, 20th century
A German silver Art Nouveau bowl, Hugo Bohm, Schwabisch Gmund, 20th century
ZAR 5 000 - 7 000
A German Art Nouveau silver ladle, Württembergische Mettallwarenfabrik (WMF)
A German Art Nouveau silver ladle, Württembergische Mettallwarenfabrik (WMF)
ZAR 3 000 - 4 000