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Emanuel josef Margold, a secessionist box for the Bahlsen cookie factory c. 1915

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A rare rectangular shaped box with a hinge cover; tinplate, gilt and with beautiful colourful abstract floral motifs. The bottom is embossed with ‘H. Bahlsens Keks-Fabrik Hannover Königl-Preuss-Staatsmedaille Weltausstellungen - 1904 1910 Grosser Preis 1911 1913 Baltische Ausstellung Malmö 1914 Die Königl. Medaille’ Bahlsen's new designs for ornamental giftware packaging were shown at the exhibition held by the Deutsche Werkbund in Cologne in 1914. they included ceramic boxes by Margold but not his biscuit tins. The archive of the Bahlsen museum holds designs for many tins but does not include this one. For a biscuit tin with the same design as this one, illustrated in colour, see R. Ulmer, 'Museum der Künstlerkolonie , Darmstadt. Katalog',
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  • Dimensions:
    Height: 2.37 in (6 cm)Width: 7.88 in (20 cm)Depth: 4.73 in (12 cm)
  • Style:
    Vienna Secession (Of the Period)
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  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1915
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading. some corrosion, scuffs and fading but still a charming object.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2132336152972
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