Hallmarked Silver Four-tine Spoon And Fork - Historical Origin Belgium

Hallmarked silver spoon and four-tineds fork.

Fork hallmarked “800 A OW”.

“OW” hallmark: Wiskemann silversmiths in Brussels, founded in 1872 by Otto-Léonard Wiskemann (1852-1909). He settled in Belgium after working in Germany, Switzerland and Paris. Violin fillet model, “Shooting Championship trophy 1905”. “Tir National Jubilé 1905 -”.

Note: Belgium's motto “United we stand” was chosen after the revolution of 1830 and the country's independence. It refers to the 9 Provinces, now united in a single country. In Dutch, we say: “Eendracht maakt macht”. In German (spoken by some Belgians): “Einigkeit macht stark”.

Dimension: length of 21,2 cm (fork and spoon).

Made in Brussels circa 1905.