Description
Adolf Hitler Floral & Ribbon Pattern Formal Napkin & Silver Formal Napkin Ring Set from The Berghof
A fabulous Adolf Hitler Formal napkin and napkin ring set used for the most formal of occasions when Hitler held VIP dinners and parties, most especially at his mountain retreat in Obersalzberg, The Berghof.
The set comprises an absolutely beautiful off-white coloured linen napkin that has a lovely silky feel and displays a wonderful sheen effect which is brought to prominence by the interwoven patterns. The beautiful flowing ribbon and floral design covers the entire napkin, the ribbon travels around all sides set in from the edge by about 8cm, two flowers & foliage intersect the ribbon on each edge then four flowers are off-set inside the outer pattern, the design can be seen on the napkin reverse. A large stitched Fuehrer Adler (the Leader’s Eagle) clutching a wreathed Swastika which is flanked by Hitler’s initials ‘A’ & ‘H’ is situated inside the ribbon pattern to the lower right side (or left side depending on which way it is being held!).
To finish the set is a quite superb silver napkin ring from Adolf Hitler’s personal formal silverware, it features a large embossed Fuehrer Adler (the Leader’s Eagle) clutching a wreathed Swastika which is flanked by Hitler’s initials ‘A’ & ‘H’. The opposite side of the ring has the impressed Bruckmann maker mark along with the further hallmarks; a crescent moon, the imperial crown, the imperial eagle, and the silver purity mark ‘935’. The top and bottom of the ring have an impressed greek-key ‘Meander’ border.
Originally there are believed to have been six complete sets of 500 pieces, 3,000 pieces in total, commissioned by Albert Speer and manufactured by Bruckmann in the ‘formal pattern’ of silver flatware and tableware presented to Hitler on the event of his 50th birthday on 20th April 1939. The formal silverware sets were distributed among the places Hitler frequented the most; the ‘Berghof’ (Hitler’s mountain home), ‘Kehlsteinhaus’ (the Eagle’s Nest), the ‘Gasthaus’ (Guest House) at Obersalzberg, the ‘Braune Haus’ (the ‘Brown House’), his ‘Prinzregentenplaz’ apartment in Munich, and the ‘Reichskanzlei’ in Berlin.
The Formal pattern AH silver napkin rings can also be found with ‘800’ and ‘925’ purity stamps.
The design for the AH Formal (especially the Fuehrer Adler) tableware/silverware is attributed to Adolf Hitler himself adding yet another level of desirable collectability to these pieces!
An overall incredible set used at special dining events at Hitler`s home, The Berghof, which was definitely in the presence of if not used by high ranking military and political officers maybe even Hitler himself?
A superb display and investment piece.
Condition:
The napkin is in absolutely beautiful condition, has no rips or tears, and is very clean. Just some minor darkening areas most likely due to storage, otherwise the expected cloth creases due to folding which could be ironed out if so desired.
The silver napkin ring is in superb condition with just some minor surface wear, tiny surface marks.
Dimensions:
Napkin:
67cm x 64cm
AH Motif 4cm x 2.7cm
Napkin Ring:
Height 4.5 cm
Diameter 4.5cm
Weight:
145g
All weights and measurements are approximate.
