Original German WWII Schloss Klessheim Pattern 70cl. Silver Pitcher by August Wellner & Söhne SILWELLO

Original Item: Only One available. Silver, flatware and serving pieces were specifically made during the NSDAP Period for various locations frequented by the party elite. One of these locations was Schloss Klessheim (Klessheim Castle), a Baroque palace located in Wals-Siezenheim, 4 km (2.5 mi) west of Salzburg, Austria. This situated it quite close to Adolf H's Berghof residence in Obersalzberg, about 30km away. A very regal location, the castle was used for conferences and to host official guests like Benito Mussolini, Miklós Horthy, Ion Antonescu, Jozef Tiso and Ante Pavelić. Many dignitaries would also stay there on their way to visit the NSDAP elite living in the area. This castle was maintained as a government residence, and therefore, had its own silver pattern that was used for meal service.

This is a very nice Schloss Klessheim Pattern 70cl (70 centiliter or 700ml) silver pitcher, which is in very good condition. This style is also known as the "Bormann" pattern, as the same silverware was used at NSDAP secretary Martin Bormann's house in Obersalzberg. The larger items such as creamers and this pitcher are relatively simple in design, and feature a spread wing Reichsadler eagle on one side, which looks to the left. The bottom of the pitcher is marked with AWS over SILWELLO, indicating manufacture by August Wellner & Söhne, a fine maker of silver plated dinnerware. Under this it is marked with the capacity of 70cl..

The pitcher measures almost 5 3/4" in height, 6 1/2" in width, and 3 3/8" in depth. It is in very good condition, showing light wear from use, and there is some oxidation along the brazed seams.

A very nice example of NSDAP Era Klessheim Castle Silverware, ready to research and display!