Antique Baroque Dinner Fork Set, Vermeil Gold over Sterling, by Schleissner & Söhne and Imported by Buchholz & Zelt

Crafted in Germany by Schleissner & Söhne and imported to New York by Buchholz & Zelt in the late 19th to early 20th century, this sumptuous set of eight Antique Baroque dinner forks is struck from .925‑pure sterling silver and lavishly overlaid in warm vermeil gold. The handles are richly chased with swirling acanthus leaves, scallop‑shell cartouches and frolicsome cherubic figures, all centered beneath the hallmark pseudo‑marks of Hanau, Germany. While the deep reliefs still glow with golden radiance, honest ware along the high points reveals glimpses of sterling beneath—an authentic testament to a century of refined use. Professionally polished to a brilliant sheen, these forks marry theatrical Baroque ornament with heirloom‑worthy craftsmanship, making them a dazzling accent for both grand feasts and elegant displays.