Erhard & Söhne - Max Korner - Box - Brass, Cedar - Cigarette Box

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Antique cigarette box designed by Max Korner and manufactured by Erhard & Söhne in Germany, dating to 1910–1930, made of brass with a cedar interior, measuring 28 mm high, 115 mm wide, 81 mm deep and weighing 250 g, with an etched lid depicting a surreal landscape.

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Superb and very rare cigarette box in brass designed by Max Korner with etched lid depicting a surrealist inspired landscape of floating ships around a castle with various semi abstract design elements;

Sides are brass and interior is lined with cedar wood.

The brass bottom of the box has the lion stamp logo of Erhard & Söhne.

Box is in excellent condition and is a rare and highly collectible type

Max Korner (1887-1963) was a graphic artist known for his progressive designs using elements of Art Nouveaun Art Deco and Surrealist inspired styles.

Max Korner is named and pictured in the book "Modern Art of Metalwork" Edited by the famous Berlin Bröhan-Museum page 140 to page 149

This item was appraised by experts in 2023 and is a genuine antique

Superb and very rare cigarette box in brass designed by Max Korner with etched lid depicting a surrealist inspired landscape of floating ships around a castle with various semi abstract design elements;

Sides are brass and interior is lined with cedar wood.

The brass bottom of the box has the lion stamp logo of Erhard & Söhne.

Box is in excellent condition and is a rare and highly collectible type

Max Korner (1887-1963) was a graphic artist known for his progressive designs using elements of Art Nouveaun Art Deco and Surrealist inspired styles.

Max Korner is named and pictured in the book "Modern Art of Metalwork" Edited by the famous Berlin Bröhan-Museum page 140 to page 149

This item was appraised by experts in 2023 and is a genuine antique

Details

Era
1900-2000
Weight
250 g
Title additional information
Cigarette Box
No. of items
1
Country of Origin
Germany
Manufacturer/ Brand
Erhard & Söhne
Material
Cedar, Brass
Designer/Artist/Maker
Max Korner
Style
Antique
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
28 mm
Width
115 mm
Depth
81 mm
Estimated Period
1910-1930
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Objects sold
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