{"product_id":"original-german-wwii-der-deutsche-hof-nurnberg-nsdap-silver-plated-alpaca-creamer-with-wreathed-swas-marking","title":"Original German WWII Der Deutsche Hof Nürnberg NSDAP Silver Plated Alpaca Creamer with Wreathed Swas Marking","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an original German WWII era silver plated Alpaca creamer from the Der Deutsche Hof hotel in Nürnberg, a hotel closely associated with NSDAP Party Rally activity and used by senior party figures during the period. The small cup form creamer measures approximately 2 1\/4\" tall and 3 1\/8\" across the spout and handle and is marked Der Deutsche Hof on the side, with a wreathed swas device on the underside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDer Deutsche Hof was located in Nürnberg near the main railway station and became closely associated with the NSDAP during the interwar and Third Reich periods. During the annual \u003cem\u003eReichsparteitag\u003c\/em\u003e, or Reich Party Congress, senior party figures stayed at the hotel, and Adolf H was also publicly associated with it during visits to Nürnberg. The hotel later advertised itself using the phrase \u003cem\u003edas Haus des Führers in Nürnberg\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe annual Nürnberg Party Rallies became major political and propaganda events after the NSDAP came to power in 1933. The city was promoted heavily through its associations with the Holy Roman Empire and German historical symbolism, and Der Deutsche Hof became one of the better known hotels connected with the gatherings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis creamer is a small, heavy service piece made from Alpaca alloy, also known as German silver or \u003cem\u003eNeusilber\u003c\/em\u003e, with a silver plated exterior. The design is deliberately restrained, with a simple rounded body, short pouring spout, and curved handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe side of the creamer is clearly marked:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDer Deutsche Hof\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe underside carries a wreathed swas device associated with the NSDAP period use of the hotel. Along the edge of the base is an additional marking:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e0,05\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eq\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe precise meaning of this marking is uncertain. The 0,05 may relate to plating specification or material content, but without a maker or assay reference it should not be treated as a confirmed silver quantity designation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe creamer remains in very good service used condition. Much of the silver plated surface has developed an attractive blue gray tarnished patina, while areas of wear along the edges expose the underlying Alpaca alloy. The piece has intentionally been left unpolished so that the aged surface and service wear remain intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith its Der Deutsche Hof marking, wreathed NSDAP device, silver plated Alpaca construction, compact cream service form, and attractive untouched patina, this is a distinctive surviving piece of hotel service ware associated with Nürnberg during the Third Reich period. The plating wear, exposed base alloy, tarnish, and uncertain interpretation of the 0,05 \/ q marking are all fully disclosed. It would fit especially well in a German hotel silverware, Nürnberg Party Rally, NSDAP service ware, or WWII period tableware collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45823375999045,"sku":"ONSV26MSB018","price":395.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/349B8FC0-47B7-45CB-9028-AC933F507E3C.jpg?v=1790187824","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-german-wwii-der-deutsche-hof-nurnberg-nsdap-silver-plated-alpaca-creamer-with-wreathed-swas-marking","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}