Antique Austrian Jugendstil 12-Piece Fish Cutlery Service for 6
Beautifully Engraved Carp Motif • Art Krupp Berndorf • Circa 1927–1933.
Complete 12-piece antique fish cutlery service for six (6) by the prestigious Berndorf Metalware Factory (Art. Krupp) of Austria. This beautifully matched set includes six (6) fish knives and six (6) matching fish forks, perfect for high-end dining, holiday services, or antique flatware collections.
Design & Style Details:
The Style: Masterfully executed in the Austrian Jugendstil (Art Nouveau) style, which celebrated fluid, naturalistic designs.
The Engravings: The wide, flat knife blades and fork tines feature an incredibly detailed, realistic engraved Carp (fish) weaving through water reeds—a textbook example of late 19th/early 20th-century European luxury seafood services.
The Handle Silhouette: Features a classical Fiddle Thread outline, bordered by a raised clean line that pulls into elegant, symmetry-focused scrolls at the very tip.
Monogram: The front handles feature a beautifully executed, elegant script "AF" period family monogram.
Manufacturer Hallmarks:
The reverse side of each piece is stamped with the authentic Berndorf circular hallmark: "ART. KRUPP BERNDORF" surrounding the iconic "Fat Bear" symbol. This specific die mark accurately dates the manufacturing of this set to between 1927 and 1933.
Material:
High-quality Alpacca base metal heavily electroplated with pure silver. Gives the flatware the excellent weight, balance, and brilliant luster of solid sterling silver.
Condition Report:
Overall: Excellent antique condition.
Plating: Highly vibrant with great luster. No major silver loss, peeling, or "bleeding" to the base metal on the high-contact rest points.
Wear: Shows minor, normal surface micro-scratches/tarnish consistent with age and gentle historic use. No bent tines or deep gouges. (Please review all high-resolution photos for exact cosmetic condition).
Dimensions (Approximate):
Fish Knives: 8.5 inches
Fish Forks: 7.5 inches