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1901 Germany, Erhard & Söhne, Brass Inlaid Rosewood Twine Caddy with Scissors

About the Item

Circa 1901, Erhard & Söhne, Germany, a Jugendstil/Art Nouveau brass and rosewood string box, decorated in the round with children playing tug-of-war. The lid is beautifully decorated in brass with leaf and heart motifs. The interior is also polished brass. A lovely pair side-mounted scissors ensures this is not only a beautiful and charming item but also a practical one. Erhard & Söhne was founded in 1844 by Gottlieb Erhard and his two sons in Schwäbisch Gmünd, about 30 miles east of Stuttgart in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. The company was highly regarded for innovative and quality workmanship. They made a variety of products including haberdashery, silver and gold plated brass and bronze, dollshouse accessories and toys and obtained a world patent for the manufacture of brass inlay in 1904. Dimensions: 5"h x 4"dia Condition: Good. Wear consistent with age and use. The brass on the lid is slightly warped. Provenance: A Private Collection: 550 Park Avenue, NYC
  • Creator:
    Erhard & Söhne (Manufacturer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 5 in (12.7 cm)Diameter: 4 in (10.16 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Art Nouveau (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Brass,Metal,Rosewood,Inlay,Metalwork,Woodwork
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1900-1909
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1901
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Morristown, NJ
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5990239850242
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