– Daniel Rietdorf, Founder of Maritime Zeitkapseln
A sardine fork, you can also call it a sardine server or sardine lifter, is a special piece of cutlery that is used to remove sardines from a tin. Back in the last century, sardine forks were made by a great many smaller workshops and renowned cutlery-makers, but in recent decades they have almost faded into obscurity. In 2023, we teamed up with Hanau-based silversmith Martin Hardt to produce a handmade, limited first edition of 50 sardine forks to bring this object of dining culture back onto the tables of those who enjoy sardines. After the limited first edition, we will produce the sardine fork in regular annual editions and include it in our range.
The sardine fork consists of a handle made of 925 sterling silver riveted onto a stainless-steel scoop, which is the part used to extract the sardines from the tin. The square-profile handle has been marked with silver stamps, the so-called hallmarks, so that even in a hundred years it will be possible to attribute it to the place and date of manufacture, as well as the silversmith. Our sardine fork combines craftsmanship and functionality with reduced, purist design.
The sardine fork comes in a high-quality slipcover box made of black cardboard, blind-embossed to emphasize its exclusivity. It is perfectly suited for a stylish gift or as a place to store this unique tool.
To place your order, please send us an e-mail.
€ 240.00
incl. 19% VAT, plus shipping costs
Resellers, please contact us with your enquiry.











Be it by the pool or at the food truck, everyone loves French fries. And now they can be enjoyed in style!
Because here comes a very special eating utensil that should have a place in any wallet. This classic French fries fork has been handcrafted using high-quality 925 sterling silver. Like all of our items, our French fries fork bears a hallmark, which features the signature of the silver artist, the fineness of the silver, the year it was made, and the Hanau coat of arms. These details give the fork its value and exclusivity and also ensure a somewhat quirky, but all the more likeable appearance at the buffet.
Be it at a dinner reception or at the chip shop, with this fork you will always be able to enjoy small appetizers with a touch of style and class. The high-quality packaging in the form of an embossed slipcover box makes this eating utensil a perfect gift for gourmets and lovers of fine living.
To place your order, simply send us an e-mail.
€ 85.00
incl. 19% VAT, plus shipping costs
Resellers, please contact us with your enquiry.
There are few products that have such a universal design language that they are recognized all over the world. A fish can is one such shape. For all those who love sardines and like to have a stylish keychain, here we have a handcrafted unique piece. Made of solid 925 sterling silver, the keychain is a scaled-down copy of the original and has corresponding silver stamps on its back. The pendant measures 2.8 × 1.7 × 0.7 cm.
Already a collectible, a favorite, and an heirloom to be enjoyed, but in essence preserved for the next generation of sardine conaisseurs. The keychain comes in high-quality packaging in the form of a chic slipcover box decorated with blind embossing.
To place your order, simply send us an e-mail.
€ 250.00
incl. 19% VAT, plus shipping costs
Resellers, please contact us with your enquiry.










Hermès, Cartier, Montblanc… pfff, how ordinary those silver cufflinks are compared to our sardine cans.
Our cufflinks, which are handcrafted from solid sterling silver in the shape of sardine cans, are nothing less than a small tribute to the sardine and an expression of our deep love for the sea—in canned form. An accessory for men who understand that true luxury doesn’t scream—it just has a subtle scent of the Atlantic. Whether at a business dinner, a wedding, or a carnival game of can toss: these cufflinks will attract attention just like a freshly opened can of sardines does to the last slice of bread.
Handcrafted in Hanau, quirky, elegant, and paired with just the right dose of megalomania. An “it” piece? Definitely. A conversation starter? Guaranteed. A sign of inner maturity? Probably not. But very stylish.
The set comes in an elegant slip-lid box with debossed detailing. It sounds like packaging from 1987, but it looks elegant and high-quality.
To place your order, simply send us an e-mail.
€ 180.00
incl. 19% VAT, plus shipping costs
Resellers, please contact us with your enquiry.
Flowers wilt. Chocolates disappear. A sterling silver sardine charm, on the other hand, lasts—ideally, forever.
Our necklace and bracelet charms for women are a little declaration of love for everyone who wants to wear jewelry with personality. Somewhere between a French harbor bar, an Italian summer, and the perfectly reasonable thought: “Of course I need a sardine can on my wrist.” Handcrafted from sterling silver in Hanau and featuring just the right blend of elegance and a touch of whimsy. As a gift instead of flowers, for your best friend, or simply for yourself—because treating yourself is still criminally underrated.
The little sardine can makes a great statement on your wrist, on a necklace, or right in the middle of a conversation when someone suddenly asks, “Wait a minute… is that a sardine can?”
Yes. It is. And that’s exactly what’s so charming about it—it’s unusual, it sparks conversation, and it looks better than it really should.
The pendant comes in a stylish slip-lid box with debossed lettering. It sounds a bit like wholesale office supplies, but it looks damn good.
To place your order, simply send us an e-mail.
€ 90.00
incl. 19% VAT, plus shipping costs
Resellers, please contact us with your enquiry.

– Daniel Rietdorf, Founder of Maritime Zeitkapseln
A sardine fork, you can also call it a sardine server or sardine lifter, is a special piece of cutlery that is used to remove sardines from a tin. Back in the last century, sardine forks were made by a great many smaller workshops and renowned cutlery-makers, but in recent decades they have almost faded into obscurity. In 2023, we teamed up with Hanau-based silversmith Martin Hardt to produce a handmade, limited first edition of 50 sardine forks to bring this object of dining culture back onto the tables of those who enjoy sardines. After the limited first edition, we will produce the sardine fork in regular annual editions and include it in our range.
The sardine fork consists of a handle made of 925 sterling silver riveted onto a stainless-steel scoop, which is the part used to extract the sardines from the tin. The square-profile handle has been marked with silver stamps, the so-called hallmarks, so that even in a hundred years it will be possible to attribute it to the place and date of manufacture, as well as the silversmith. Our sardine fork combines craftsmanship and functionality with reduced, purist design.
The sardine fork comes in a high-quality slipcover box made of black cardboard, blind-embossed to emphasize its exclusivity. It is perfectly suited for a stylish gift or as a place to store this unique tool.
To place your order, please send us an e-mail.
€ 240.00
incl. 19% VAT, plus shipping costs
Resellers, please contact us with your enquiry.





Be it by the pool or at the food truck, everyone loves French fries. And now they can be enjoyed in style!
Because here comes a very special eating utensil that should have a place in any wallet. This classic French fries fork has been handcrafted using high-quality 925 sterling silver. Like all of our items, our French fries fork bears a hallmark, which features the signature of the silver artist, the fineness of the silver, the year it was made, and the Hanau coat of arms. These details give the fork its value and exclusivity and also ensure a somewhat quirky, but all the more likeable appearance at the buffet.
Be it at a dinner reception or at the chip shop, with this fork you will always be able to enjoy small appetizers with a touch of style and class. The high-quality packaging in the form of an embossed slipcover box makes this eating utensil a perfect gift for gourmets and lovers of fine living.
To place your order, simply send us an e-mail.
€ 85.00
incl. 19% VAT, plus shipping costs
Resellers, please contact us with your enquiry.






There are few products that have such a universal design language that they are recognized all over the world. A fish can is one such shape. For all those who love sardines and like to have a stylish keychain, here we have a handcrafted unique piece. Made of solid 925 sterling silver, the keychain is a scaled-down copy of the original and has corresponding silver stamps on its back. The pendant measures 2.8 × 1.7 × 0.7 cm.
Already a collectible, a favorite, and an heirloom to be enjoyed, but in essence preserved for the next generation of sardine conaisseurs. The keychain comes in high-quality packaging in the form of a chic slipcover box decorated with blind embossing.
To place your order, simply send us an e-mail.
€ 250.00
incl. 19% VAT, plus shipping costs
Resellers, please contact us with your enquiry.








Hermès, Cartier, Montblanc… pfff, how ordinary those silver cufflinks are compared to our sardine cans.
Our cufflinks, which are handcrafted from solid sterling silver in the shape of sardine cans, are nothing less than a small tribute to the sardine and an expression of our deep love for the sea—in canned form. An accessory for men who understand that true luxury doesn’t scream—it just has a subtle scent of the Atlantic. Whether at a business dinner, a wedding, or a carnival game of can toss: these cufflinks will attract attention just like a freshly opened can of sardines does to the last slice of bread.
Handcrafted in Hanau, quirky, elegant, and paired with just the right dose of megalomania. An “it” piece? Definitely. A conversation starter? Guaranteed. A sign of inner maturity? Probably not. But very stylish.
The set comes in an elegant slip-lid box with debossed detailing. It sounds like packaging from 1987, but it looks elegant and high-quality.
To place your order, simply send us an e-mail.
€ 180.00
incl. 19% VAT, plus shipping costs
Resellers, please contact us with your enquiry.


Flowers wilt. Chocolates disappear. A sterling silver sardine charm, on the other hand, lasts—ideally, forever.
Our necklace and bracelet charms for women are a little declaration of love for everyone who wants to wear jewelry with personality. Somewhere between a French harbor bar, an Italian summer, and the perfectly reasonable thought: “Of course I need a sardine can on my wrist.” Handcrafted from sterling silver in Hanau and featuring just the right blend of elegance and a touch of whimsy. As a gift instead of flowers, for your best friend, or simply for yourself—because treating yourself is still criminally underrated.
The little sardine can makes a great statement on your wrist, on a necklace, or right in the middle of a conversation when someone suddenly asks, “Wait a minute… is that a sardine can?”
Yes. It is. And that’s exactly what’s so charming about it—it’s unusual, it sparks conversation, and it looks better than it really should.
The pendant comes in a stylish slip-lid box with debossed lettering. It sounds a bit like wholesale office supplies, but it looks damn good.
To place your order, simply send us an e-mail.
€ 90.00
incl. 19% VAT, plus shipping costs
Resellers, please contact us with your enquiry.
