LOUIS KUPPENHEIM 1930 Germany Art Deco Enameled Box In .935 Silver
Art deco case box by Louis Kuppenheim.
This is a beautiful art deco large cigarettes case, created in the industrial city Pforzheim Germany by Louis Kuppenheim back in the 1930. The box has marks for exportation and was carefully crafted with geometric patterns in solid .935/.999 and gilded interiors. The box show exceptional workmanship with remarkably details as you expect from the iconic jewelry workshop of Louis Kuppenheim and is embellished with applications of green and black enamels. Fitted with concealed eight-barrels hinge and a push thumb button for comfort.
Louis Kuppenheim
The company was grounded in 1854 by Louis Kuppenheim (1824-1889) and Heinrich Witzenmann, specialized in silver and gold and enameled artefacts. On the World Exhibition in 1900 the firm received a gold medal for a letter opener. In that same year the company opened a branch in the Rue Richelieu 67 in Paris. In these years some designs by Hans Christiansen were executed, amongst them very delicately enameled silver cigarette cases. The enamels on the several silver and gold pieces were of very high standard, and sometimes even gems like rubies were applied. Very famous were the ladies silver vanity cases with cute animals like cats and monkeys that are regularly sold on the better auctions and are very wanted.
Manufacturer: Louis Kuppenheim Co. for export.
Materials: Sterling silver .935/.999 and hard enamel.
Technique: Engine turned guilloche and enameling.
Weight: 138.7 Grams, (88.95 Dwt).
Measurements: 115 mm by 77 mm by 13 mm (4.54 x 3.03 x 0.51 Inches).
Hallmarks: Stamped with the German post 1922 exports marks for the assay and warranty of the silver as follow, "STERLING SILVER .935".
Collateral: This box is accompanied by a presentation jewelry pouch.
Condition: The overall condition of this box is impeccable. Beside the little normal wear, there is no damage to the silver. All parts and the enamels are secured in their settings. This pair has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity.
INVENTORY REF: D041324MRNF/4.158
