Orfèvrerie Otto-Leonard Wiskemann - Cutlery set (147) - Jade - Silverplate

Extensive cutlery of the highest quality. This beautiful cutlery, art-deco model 'Jade', is a gem of Belgian silversmithing from the 20th century. Due to its quality and exceptional condition, this cutlery can serve as an eye-catcher on an exclusive festive table for many generations to come. At the bottom of the photos you will find some photos of the cutlery depicted in the Wiskemann catalogue. In contemporary terms one can say that the price of the cutlery must have been between approximately €18,000 and €20,000. The cutlery is included in various Wiskemann catalogues, extracts of which are inserted between the photos.

The cutlery consists of 147 parts:
12 large forks
12 large spoons
12 large knives

12 small forks
12 small spoons
12 small knives

12 fish forks
12 fishing knives

12 cake forks
12 coffee spoons

6 mocha spoons
12 porte couteaux

1 ladle
1 chip/rice scoop
2 piece fish fillet set
1 cake server
1 sauce spoon
1 sugar tongs
2 piece salad cutlery

The cutlery is housed in first-class cutlery drawers, lined with special felt, impregnated with a product that prevents oxidation, so that the drawers ensure that the cutlery is stored safely and oxidizes less. Therefore, it does not need to be brushed as often.

Wiskemann is the most exclusive Belgian manufacturer of silver-plated objects. Otto-Leonard Wiskemann descends from a noble German family of goldsmiths and jewelers. His career started with an internship at Christofle. After this internship he was able to improve Christofle's process even further and settled in Brussels in 1872. During that period, Wiskemann manufactured the highest quality silver-plated white metal found worldwide. All pieces were made by hand in the workshops in Brussels (Belgium) and Zurich (Switzerland) . You will find an extract from the 1908 catalog among the photos of the studios. Wiskemann sold his items not only in the Galleries Innovation, the Belgian equivalent of Harrods or Lafayette at the time, but also in their own store on Avenue Louise and in their own store in Zurich. Wiskemann received important international recognition, including the 'Medaille d'argent' in 1885 at the international competition in Antwerp, the 'Diplôme d'honneur' in Brussels (1897) , twice the 'Grand Prix' in his category, respectively in Liège in 1905 and in Milan in 1906. In the culinary world and at the Culinary Competition, Wiskemann had already reached the top with gold medals and honorary diplomas in 1888, 1889, 1899, 1900, 1904 and 1905. The extensive list up to 1908 can be found between the photos find. The company was later continued by Otto and Albin Wiskemann, and then by Bruno Wiskemann. The Wolfers family (known for Philippe Wolfers and the Wolfers Frères - purveyor to the Belgian royal family) bought a majority of the company during that period. Later, the companies of the Delheid family were also added to this group. This is a piece of Belgian history of excellent quality; it can be compared with Christofle, Robbe & Berking, Ercuis, Puiforcat, Wilkens, etc.

Cutlery and cutlery trays are shipped separately if necessary for maximum protection. The shipping costs have been adjusted accordingly.

Insured and carefully shipped in suitable (and if necessary double) packaging. By DPD to destinations within the European Union, by National Post (Bpost) to other destinations. Shipping costs apply to the mainland; Overseas territories and islands may incur a surcharge unless the destination is listed separately in the shipping charges list. A surcharge for customs formalities is already included in the stated shipping costs. Any import duties are the buyer's responsibility.