Art Deco - Pencil box - Gottlieb Kurz

Hand-hammered silver pen cup – Gottlieb Kurz, Schwäbisch Gmünd – solid 830 silver – ca. 1915–1930

Elegant small hand-hammered silver pen cup (Schreibzeug-Becher) made by Gottlieb Kurz, one of the notable silversmiths of Schwäbisch Gmünd, Germany’s leading silverworking centre in the early 20th century.

The piece features flowing vertical wave-shaped hammerwork and a sculpted square base, characteristic of the late Jugendstil and early Art Deco style.
The needle-punch maker’s mark is typical for Kurz’s workshop and for thin, hand-shaped silver of the period.
Originally made as an independent desk accessory, not part of a set.

Hallmarks:
– Half-moon & crown (German national silver marks)
– “830” fineness
– Needle-punched maker’s mark (Gottlieb Kurz)

Dimensions:
– Height: 6.7 cm
– Width: 4.5 cm
– Weight: 47 g

Condition:
Very good condition with minor surface traces.
No dents or repairs.
A fine example of Schwäbisch Gmünd hand-crafted desk silver.

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