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A Dinner Table Knife Dug Up at the Site of Adolf Hitler's Berghof in 1969 (Item AH 25-1)

DESCRIPTION: This is a large (practically 10”) table knife from Adolf Hitler’s Obersalzberg Mountain retreat known as the Berghof. This is in the formal pattern with the Greek key design as drawn up originally by the Fuhrer himself. It was found under a pile of stone gravel by a person (unnamed) who was often digging in early darkness among the ruins of the famous beautiful mansion. Several pieces of this group were recovered there. This example is damaged with “dings” undoubtedly suffered from rocks and stones thrown on it when hidden. Go to AH 20-12 B on the Hitler pages for a further description of this type of table knife. This one, as you can see in the photos, is rather banged up but it is genuine and definitley from the famed Berghof. So, instead of $1,600 on this one we will take $1,400 and that is a bargain. Remember, this piece has a bit of romance to it in that it was hidden in all probability by an SS Guard of the Leibstandarte (Body Guard Regt.) who probably intended to come back at a future time to retrieve his treasures but obviously never did. At least that is our plausible theory. What do you think? The piece is by Bruckmann and marked with the moon crown and eagle at the juncture of the blade and grip. These items are practically impossible to find today and even in this condition it would bring about twice this amount in Germany to collectors.

PRICE: $1,600.00 -- Now priced in Germany at approximately $1,900 Euros!

A Large Dinner Fork from Hitler Table
(in silver by Bruckmann) (Item AH 25-2)

DESCRIPTION: This is a rarity of Hitler collectables. This is the full size dinner fork in the formal pattern as used at the Berghof, Hitler’s mountain retreat above the town of Bertesgaden in the Bavarian Alps. This is the formal pattern that Hitler designed himself -- the piece is in 800 silver and so designated with the crown, half moon and eagle stamping out the back of the shaft. The Greek key design is to be seen all around the edges and of course the National N.S. eagle is supported by "A H" at the sides of the wreathed swastika. The fork is about 8 ½" long and of course is by the firm of Bruckmann in Heilbronn. Frau Gerdy Troost worked with Hitler to develop this pattern that replaced the earlier pattern that is erroneously called the informal pattern. This is a very hefty fork and in perfect condition. Very scarce and prodigiously desirable to collectors. Almost impossible to find in Germany today and when one is found there it will bring huge premiums far more than we ask for this great piece. 100% original and fine with the 800 silver designation and moon and crown markings.

PRICE: $1,850.00

A Gravy Ladle from the Dinner Table of Adolf Hitler (Item AH 25-3)

DESCRIPTION: This is extremely rare in that there was only one of these used at every six position dinner setting although there would be at least 5 to 6 pieces of flatware at each position. Thus this would probably be one of the most rare of the dinner setting pieces, except for possibly a meat fork or carving knife. The ladle is very seldom encountered in formal style Hitler silverware. This is a very fine example and although we have handled dozens and dozens of knives, forks, spoons of the Hitler flatware, this is the first time we have ever encountered a gravy ladle. It is in the same style of the aforementioned pieces but with the dipping cup. It was finished in 800 silver and is so marked along with the moon crown and eagle on the shank. Brukmann of Heilbron was the manufacturer  It is 7 ½" long and the cup bowl is 2 ½" x 2" in dimension and almost an inch deep. The National N.S. eagle is supported on its sides with the "AH."  We would like to once more emphasize the extreme rarity of this implement and we can state authentically that this piece would bring probably at least twice what we offer it for in Germany today.

PRICE: WITHDRAWN

Formal Napkin and Formal Napkin Ring from Adolf Hitler’s Personal Table Service (Item AH 25-4)

DESCRIPTION: This is a “great find.” The napkin rings are rare and a real treasure when found.  But even in fact more rare yet are the napkins. We now offer at this time a formal napkin ring and the dinner napkin together. We prefer to keep this as a set and indeed (it is a set) the napkin has the embroidered national eagle of the style used only by the Fuhrer himself.  He used them at the Reich’s Chancellery, the Berghof, and the Fuhrerbau in Munich, etc. The napkin rings are explained in AH 4-2. The napkin is about 14" long and has a beautiful floral pattern throughout.  This was one of the patterns used. This is the usual pattern for Hitler napkins, although there are variations. This particular style is very similar to the ones used on the “Fuhrerzug,” -- Hitler’s private train, as shown in Mark D. Griffiths book “Liberated Adolf Hitler Memorabilia" on page 36.  However, the train type shows a different monogram. We know of at least six types used at various times in different places. This one was the most encountered formal style used with napkin ring. Not all were so used. This was Hitler’s favorite because this was the eagle motif that he personally designed. This would be a great center piece to grace a fine Hitler or advanced N.S. collection. To find the two pieces together is practically unheard of. These items are to be sold as a set only (fabulous!).  

PRICE: No longer available as a set -- still have some napkin holders available.

DESCRIPTION: This is an original portrait of Adolf Hitler in a 1920’s pose (Kampfzeit). This is very early, possibly from 1922 or 1923, it measures about 3" in diameter and is sealed in a black celluloid frame with a celluloid cover that looks as clear as glass. This is an important portrait in a period when Hitler and the fledgling N.S. Party were practically without funds. This type portrait was presented to people who helped the NSDAP in its struggle to eventual power. In many years we have only seen one other of these in an advanced collection. A true treasure that steps out of the history of turbulent times.

PRICE: $285.00 Expensive? Try to find one!

DESCRIPTION: This  colorful photo print of the German leader is possibly one of the best photo studies of Hitler that we have ever occasioned across. It depicts him at the Berghof, his mountain chalet, in the Obersalzberg high above Berchtesgaden in the beautiful Alps mountain range. He is shown in his pre-war political NSDAP uniform so it dates the picture as having been taken  pre-WWII.  The size is about 15' x 11' and it is framed using museum preservation methods.

PRICE: $145.00

(Entwurf) Original Drawing by the Artist
of a Fantastic Presentation to the Fuhrer (AH 25-7 & ART 16-5 & SA13-6)

DESCRIPTION: This is for the true Germanophile. It is the original design hand rendered by the artist Herr Professor Ernst Rump. The statue that the drawing depicts is of a proposed sculpture of the hero Roland of Bremen that was about 60 cm in height and was crafted in silver. It was absolutely  unique; no other was ever done. It was presented to Adolf Hitler on the occasion of his 50th.birthday. It was commissioned to be created by Ernst Rump, a quite famous gold and silversmith, by the Bremen Government and the dean of the north German art school. Rump created it in four months of intensive artistry. The Roland figure stood in the middle of a silver bowl with four legs and in front of the bowl you can see an eagle. The plinth bears the shield with the Bremen Wahlspruch. Several copied documents and news releases accompany the picture -- in one of them it is announced that “The largest city of Gau Wessser Ems wishes to please our Fuhrer with this magnificent creation, along with this we present to our leader a tea table with ceramic inlay from the SA Gruppe (Nordsee”). These ceramics depict clouds and waves with a Viking ship. The red-sand light house, a ship that is a 5 master sailing ship. And the first German steamer “Wesser”plus the western tower of the island of Wangerooge, the modern trawler “Luneberg” and the fast steamer “Bremen” in the center is a compass rosette. In another clipping it reads “New from Bremen April 21, 1939 concerning the presents from Bremen and the SA Sturm (Nordsee) masterpieces of art work made by hand. These presented yesterday were an expression of love and honor from the German people to the creator of the Greater German Reich” and thus are the presents that ended up on the presentation table for our Fuhrer. Great consideration was given to the idea and final selection of these particular presents to represent the relationship that Gau Wesser area had to North Sea area. The center piece is of course the model of Roland the Giant and other impressive items to show Bremen's connection to the North Sea. The creator of the present from the Hanse City Bremen is the silver table decoration produced by the leader of the North German Goldsmiths Guild, Ernst Rump. This piece consists of a bowl with a figure of Roland in the center and has the inscription: To our Fuhrer from the Free Hanse City of Bremen on April 20, 1939 this is “Buten und Binnen-Wagon und Winnen! This is Bremen dialect...it means – On seas and on land, on wagons, and ships!  The bowl has a diameter of 52 cm. Several of the pieces are clad in gold to make it even more admirable. The framed “Entwurf” is huge, really huge 33 ½" x 26" and the frame is about 1 ½" thick all around. It is beautifully framed in a gold leaf frame. The glass is non-glare and it is backed with museum grade backing (using preservation methodology).

Something about Roland: According to legend, Bremen will remain free and independent as long as the Roland statue stands watching the city.  Roland was Charlemaignes Knight Errant. He was erected in 1404.  He bears the sword Durendart (Justice)” and a shield decorated with the two headed Imperial Eagle. The statue is 5.47 mm tall and stands on a 60 cm rostrum. This brings the combined height to 16.21 m.  Roland is the symbol of civil liberty and freedom. It is a great symbol and it can be understood clearly why the city and Ernst Rump chose this subject for the sculpture in silver to be presented to the Fuhrer. Ernst Rump was a celebrated artist in his time and even worked with the Deutsches Ahnenerbe on several projects. We are very proud to offer this original drawing from this talented artist of the 3rd Reich Remember: it is unique, one of a kind and should be in a museum or in a first class collection.

PRICE: $1,850.00

Tableware from the DR Deutsche Reichsbahn
(German National Railways, Special Cars) (Item AH 25-8)

DESCRIPTION: According to a publication recently released by author James A. Yannes, Adolf Hitler and Hermann Goring both had private trains within the German railroad system. In the book (page 71) he points out that the silverware was by Bruckmann and Sohne and the markings were as follows -- the front portion of the pieces bear the N.S. National eagle in raised pattern with DR (Deutsche Reichsbahn). On the back is seen the crescent moon, the crown and the 800 silver content numbers. On the pieces from the Fuhrer's personal dining car it would have the number 205. This was for the private train (“Der Fuhrerzug”) that was comprised of 17 cars. The spoon that we offer is defiantly from the “Fuhrerzug” and its number is #213.  Mr. Yannis states that this number was assigned to the staff dining car, so Hitler’s generals and high political leaders would be the passengers in this car. Mr. Yannis goes on to say that there were two full time silver polishers assigned to the Fuhrerzug. The train was code named “Fuhrersonderzug” F until 1940 then “Amerika.” This spoon is 5 ½" long and would be considered a teaspoon or desert spoon. In beautiful mint condition, an important relic of the 3rd Reich and the man Adolf Hitler. 

PRICE: SOLD

Book from Adolf Hitler's Library: Volks -Nietzsche Der Mann Und Sein Werk
( Die Fruhscriften) (Item AH 25-9)

DESCRIPTION: Adolf Hitler was a great admirer of the philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche (Aug 15, 1844 Aug 25, 1900).  He was a great philogist, as well. He wrote critical texts on religion, morality, contemporary culture, philosophy and science using a distinctive German language style and displaying a fondness for metaphor and aphorism.  Nietzsche's influence remained substantial and Adolf Hitler certainly picked up on much of Nietzsche's wisdom especially in existentialism and deep analytic philosophy, although Hitler was a Christian and it seems he remained one until the end.  He yet embraced much of Neitzsche's philosophy. The philosopher met the world’s greatest musical composer in 1868, Richard Wagner. Nietzsche greatly admired the music master and his wife, Cosima, and during his time in Basel frequently visited Wagner’s home in the Canton of Lucerne. He was a prolific author; he wrote “Thus Spake Zarathustra” in only 10 days.  His Twilight of the Idols was a favorite of the young Hitler. It was a strange fascination in fact for Nietzsche often criticized anti-semitism and even nationalism.  But on the other hand, he called for the strong in the world to break their self imposed chains and assert their own power, health, and vitality upon the earth. Later N.S. writers were enthralled with the line from Zarathustra’s gift of the ‘superman’ (translation: Ubermensch) is given to mankind not aware of the problem to which the Superman is the solution. This Ubermensch that was paralled to the meteoric rise of Adolf Hitler to the German nation's ‘Ubermensch’.  The plausibility of Hitler’s early interest in Nietzsche becomes clearly evident when both ideological concepts are juxtaposed.  Hitler often visited the Nietzsche museum in Weimar and publicized his veneration for the philosopher by posing for photographs of himself standing respectfully beside the bust of the great men. Nietzsche said in The Will to Power “a daring and ruler race is building itself up and the aim should be to prepare a transvaluation of the present values for a particularly strong kind of man, most highly gifted in intellect and will. This man and the elite around him will become the lords of the earth."  Such grandiose words from one of Germany’s greatest minds must have struck a responsive chord in Hitler's mind and the words "lords of the earth" is a familiar expression in ‘Mein Kampf’. In the end, Hitler reflected in the consideration that he might actually be the Ubermensch in Nietzsche’s prophecy. There is at last some ground for the appropriation of Nietzsche as one of the originators of the National Socialist idea of “Weltanschuung.” So the book would have been stored undoubtedly with other copies of the same in the various library collections of the Fuhrer. We acquired it in a book sale that is held annually in Frankfurt, Germany where our European picker accompanied us to the Frankfurt book fair. We were able to buy the entire collection of a man who collected nothing but important books with Ex Libris cards of famous people and N.S organizations. There were books from the libraries of Adolf Hitler, Hermann Goring, Paul J. Goebbels and several from the library of the SS Totenkopf Standarte ‘Oberbayern’. This offering is possibly one of the most important considering how it would have been appreciated by the Fuhrer. The printing was accomplished in the year 1931 in Berlin. It is comprised of 346 pages. It measures 5" x 7 ½" in size and is exactly 1 inch thick.  It was taken care of and is in pristine condition, all text, no pictures. This is a very important volume with the Hitler bookplate inside the front cover (intact) 

PRICE: $990.00 this is truly a bargain

Adolf Hitler's Formal Napkin Rings (Item AH 4-2 & AH 25-10)

PRICE: $1,450.00 for each

DESCRIPTION: What would be rarer than a meat platter from the Adolf Hitler table settings? You know, the ones by Wellner with the eagle and A.H. Answer: The same thing from the Reich’s chancery! Why? Because out of the very few of the A.H. ones there was probably a dozen or so because they would have been part of the dinner service at the Berghof. The Berchtesgaden Chancellery, The Braun house maybe! The Fuhrerbau in Munich and logically the Berchtesgadener Hof in that city. Plus the Eagles Nest (Kelsteinhaus) above the Berghof. Now! As for the Reichschancellory ones, we would assume that there could be only 8 or 10 at the most and more than likely less that that and after the Russian looters got through with the building -- how many could have survived? Thus, this is without a single doubt an extremely rare piece of history. And, it is in immaculate condition throughout. The platter is huge: 21 ½ inches long and 14 inches wide. The cover is 5 inches tall and 18 inces long and 11 inches wide. The platter is marked on its underside Wellner with an 82 stamp. Wellner was the maker of most of the Fuhre'rs formal dinnerware, except for the flatware and that was produced by Brückmann. The cover has a handle with stampings on it -- the large letters spell out W.M.F (Wurtemberger metal fabric) with a stamped 31 to the right of it and N S to the right inside  It has the stampings that say W.M F Geslingen-Steige.  On the outside middle of the cover is the Chancellory eagle engraved with the R and K on either side of the wreathed swastika .On the platter the same eagle and letters appear at the middle of the rim at 12:00. The platter and cover are in heavy nickle or brass deeply silver plated. The R K dinnerware from the Chancelry in Europe is actually much more sought after than the Adolf Hitler pieces that look exactly alike except that those are marked A.H., while the Chancellery pieces are marked R.K. The Hitler pieces show up much more often that these Neue Reichkanzeli ones. So, collector friends, you are looking at a very desirable Hitler connected relic that is profoundly important historically to say nothing about the fact that this will be a egregiously beautiful and dramatic display in any exceptional collection.  The piece has provenance with it and this is highly unusual. The dining set for Adolf Hitler contained a similar platter and cover but with A.H. instead of RK.  We do feel that this Reich Chancellery set is actually more rare than the Hitler one because it was only for the New Chancellery in Berlin. Some would call this a turkey platter but it would have been for any meat dish to include fish, ham, goose and turkey and no doubt for a succulent beef roast as well.  But strictly for the staff and honored guests not for the “Chief “as he was a vegetarian but he seldom lectured anyone else about that. Anyway, collector friends, if you would desire a large Hitler collectable, here it is and I can’t imagine anything more dramatic and historically important as this marvelous find. We are very pleased to and proud to be able to offer this in our Germania pages. The price is really ultra reasonable.  

PRICE: $4,800.00

The Ultimate Hitler Owned Treasure (Yes, Treasure!) (Item AH 25-12)

DESCRIPTION: Here is an Ehrenburgerrecht -- one of the best ones we have seen. It is an honorary citizenship document presented to the Fuhrer. There were similar ones perhaps not so elaborate given to him from many of the cities, towns and small hamlets throughout the German Reich in 1933 when he became Reichs-Chancellor of Germany. Hitler was born in Austria and he needed to become German to advance his political career during the National Socialist period -- more than 4,000 German towns awarded Adolf Hitler the title of Honorary Citizen. Today, the town of Bitterfeld in Sachsen Anhalt is the only one still with Adolf Hitler on their list of honorary citizens. When Hitler was popular with the German masses, the people urged their town councils to make him a citizen of their communities.  This was also a sincere demonstration to any person or parties objecting to his office seeking due to the fact that he was not a German citizen. No leader since has enjoyed the popularity and adoration that the German people lavished on the Fuhrer.  He was to them “The Befreier” (the Liberator!). Almost an awaited Messiah. Actually Hitler was stateless until he was granted German citizenship on February 26, 1932 after becoming a civil servant in Braunschwig, in the region now encompassed by lower Saxony. His status enabled him to run for president in that year. One of the obstacles that he faced during the campaign was this birth place problem. That essentially was overcome by the momentous support in 1933 of the German citizenry. As we have pointed out, these Ehenburgers were presented in several various forms. We have a woven one that can be seen at AH 21-4 in these pages from the city of Oelsnitz in Saxony. Hitler more than any other Third Reich figure was the recipient of many gifts ranging from statuary, to paintings, and jewelry, such as rings (see our write up at position AH 24-1 on these pages  The ring we believe is also in Ehrenberger in the same tradition as this one that we offer here.  He received a gold washed Walther PPK automatic pistol from the Walther Company that was sold here in the U.S. for a “kings ransom” but is well known that he seldom wore the rings or the pistol and for that matter he only ever carried one gun during his early political struggles and you will find information about that in our write up entitled Adolf Hitler’s revolver.  You will find it among the subject headings on our home page. It makes fascinating reading. 

This Ehrenbergerbrief (honorary citizenship) was presented by the city of Guben. This is a town on the Lusatian Neisse River in the state of Brandenburg. It is an ancient city that began to develop around 1200 as a trade and marketplace on the roads between Leipzig and Poznan and between Goelitz and Frankfurt on the Oder. The citizens of Guben were strong in their admiration of Adolf Hitler and the NSDAP.  In the war, Guban was early occupied by the Russians but was re-taken by the Waffen SS in a heroic struggle in February 1945. Guben is half today in Germany and half in Poland and is often in the news for violent right wing activity that goes on there. The patriotic feeling of intense Nationalism still reigns supreme in Guben. Only now its skinheads instead of brown shirt troopers of the SA are fighting Turks and Muslims instead of Reds and Jews. Now as to the magnificent Ehrenbergerbrief.  It is truly a magnificent and elaborate relic of the Reich and its leader Adolf Hitler who at that time was certainly “the man of the hour” to his German people. The cover for the document is on leather over a hard surface that could and probably is of wood.  It is quite large -- the back and front covers measures 22 x 18 ½ inches. When opened a wondrous and beautiful example of the wonderful artistry of fine calligraphy is revealed. The first thing that the eyes will gravitate to is the N.S. eagle in silver shown in a design of red ribbon threads set in a clever pattern that is very eye appealing.  Then you see the wording of the Ehrenbergerecht -- “Wir Magistrat und Stadtverordnete Der Stadt Guben haben Beschloffen Unserem Fuhrer Adolf Hitler Dem Grunder Des Dritten Reichs in Tiefster Dankbarkeit Das Ehrenburgerrecht zu verieihen Deffen zu Urkund ist Dieser Ehrenburgerbrief Ausgefertigt worden.  Guben/Den 29 Marz 1933.  Der Magistrate . . . . . . .Die Stadtverordneten"  Translation:  We Municipal authorities and city delegates of the city of Guben present to our leader Adolf Hitler the founder of the Third Reich in sincere gratitude this honorary citizenship it is testified and awarded by the Magistrate and town clerk. 

The calligraphy and N.S. eagle were accomplished by the artist Karl Hacker/ Berlin W 8 who was certainly an expert in such wonderful design.  Herr Hacker produced not only an item of extreme historical importance, but a thing of obvious beauty as well. One would do well to make an investment in this magnificent relic of the Third Reich. Items having belonged personally to Adolf Hitler today are considered prime investments and this one would be up there with the very finest and most important of all.

PRICE: $12,500.00

A Formal Pattern Luncheon Knife (Fuhrer Besteck)
from Hitler’s Berghof (Mountain Retreat) (Item AH 25-13)

DESCRIPTION: First, let me assure you that original silverware having belonged to Adolf Hitler is becoming so scarce that at a show in the German city of Kassel that I recently attended there were at least 250 booths with every sort of Third Reich paraphernalia imaginable. At these shows in the past there would be available one or two, sometimes three pieces of Hitler flatware.This time on November 30 to December 2nd there were absolutely none! Not a one. And, we were told that if a piece were available, it would be at least 2,000.00 Euros ($3,000.00 US).  It is one of the most desirable historical items that there are. I did manage to procure two brilliant pieces from a private collector that I know and he allowed me to buy a luncheon fork and luncheon knife at a reasonable price. (The price of a year ago.)  This was most fortunate and now we are able to offer you, the collector, this fine luncheon knife for this reasonable price plus a little bit for our troubles. These prices will reflect only part of the German price increase but also bear in mind that there might be some more in the near future. But at much higher prices also, the knife and fork are in immaculate condition the best we have ever had. The knife is 8 ½ inches long with the beautiful Greek key design along the edges. The marks are at the place where the blade meets the grip. The crown, the moon and the 800 silver content and the imperial looking eagle, The National Socialist .Reich’s eagle, is depicted raised with wings folded down and beside the swastika in the wreath is the A H for Adolf Hitler. This is not only a great buy, but an investment that could pay off in real dividends in the near future. “Hitler Besteck” is still grossly under priced considering the nature of it and its immense historical importance. You could not invest in anything better except it be gold perhaps. Don’t miss this great opportunity.

PRICE: $1,890.00   for the knife.

DESCRIPTION: This is the fork that we have mentioned above that I managed to buy on my trip to Germany. Please read about the knife above for details. The fork measures a little over 7 inches long and of course has the same Greek key design and the same markings but they are found on the back of the implement. The condition, just like the knife, is immaculate -- both the pieces are of the formal pattern. We have explained the scarcity and the fact that this may be the last we can ever offer. They just are not available even in Germany. As a very wise investment I would suggest that you do not hesitate. This piece is priced far under what the same would sell for in Germany if one could be found anymore at all!  This is a very wise investment. A year from now the price could double (at least!) 

PRICE: $1,790.00  this is truly a bargain! 

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