Original German WWII AH Informal Pattern .800 Silver Soup Spoon by Bruckmann Original Items

Original Item: Only One available. Silver, flatware and serving pieces were specifically made for the residences of Adolf H. The “AH” silverware were highly sought after by USGIs as bring back trophies. Today, the exmaples mostly seen by collectors were manufactured by the Bruckmann firm of Heilbronn. There are other patterns produced by other companies, but they are much rarer and do not seem as collectible. The Bruckmann flatware was produced in two pattern types. The formal and informal patterns.

This example measures approximate 7.25 inches ling and the “informal” pattern displays a detailed, raised-out, closed-winged Political eagle clutching an oak wreath with a Swaz. The initials A and H on the left and right side of the wreath. The reverse is hallmarked with the Bruckmann markings, being a crescent, an Imperial crown, and 800. The informal pattern silverware was used on a daily basis by Adolf H, unlike the formal pattern which was used for special occasions. Der Führer’s silverware was one of the most sought after war souvenirs for US soldiers.

The so-called “Informal” pattern contains the eagle and monogram only, and the stylized eagle design is depicted, with little detail. These pieces are so simply designed they almost convey a look of substantial wear on the surfaces of the bird. This pattern, however, seems to be much rarer. It is not known why the “Informal” pattern was produced, but it is thought to have been possibly used as a Luncheon pattern, and only at one of the larger residences, perhaps at the Chancellery.

It is generally believed there were approximately 3,000 pieces of the “Formal” pattern produced, and only about 1000 pieces of the “Informal”. Obviously serving pieces such as an asparagus fork or sugar tongs would have been produced in far less quantity than standard forks, knives and spoons. Either pattern is hallmarked in the identical manner, and the marks appear stamped in line, being a crescent, a crown, “800”, and a Prussian eagle.

Serving trays and larger serving utensils are not usually silver, but are normally silvered plate. These pieces generally were produced by the Wellner firm, and are stamped with a “W”, and usually a silver plating content number.

This spoon is in wonderful condition but is tarnished. The handle is the standard Informal Pattern type. There is no decoration on the Informal Pattern beyond a plain, raised eagle clutching wreathed swas and initials, “A” and “H”. The reverse is marked with the standard informal pattern hallmarks; a crescent, an Imperial crown, “800” and an Imperial eagle. A very fine piece, being a the rarest type.