Lazarus Posen Witwe, Silver Fruit Bowl - Germany, ca. 1900 - 800 fineness - 533 g

A magnificent silver fruit bowl by the renowned German firm Lazarus Posen Witwe, dating from the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries. Richly decorated with fruit motifs, floral ornaments, and beading. 800-fine silver, weight 533 g.

An elegant silver fruit bowl by Lazarus Posen Witwe, a company founded in 1869 in Frankfurt am Main, which also operated in Berlin and held the title of purveyor to the Prussian royal court from 1903 onward.
An oval bowl with a wavy rim, richly decorated with relief depictions of pineapples, pears, grapes, and leaves. The decoration is complemented by beaded garlands and an ornamented surface.
The base bears the markings “POSEN,” German hallmarks for 800-fine silver, and the model number 9202.
Natural patina and signs of use.
Company: Lazarus Posen Witwe
Origin: Germany, Frankfurt am Main / Berlin
Date: ca. 1890–1920
Material: 800-fine silver
Weight: 533 g; L 31.5 cm, W 24 cm, H 8.5 cm
Model number: 9202