GEBRÜDER HEE 90 - Champagne cooler - Tin, Silverplated
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GEBRÜDER HEPP, PFORZHEIM – LARGE STAND-SCHIFFER/SEKT COOLER FROM THE KEMPINSKI ENVIRONMENT, BERLIN
Large and representative stand champagne/ sparkling wine cooler made from historic hotel silver, crafted by Gebrüder HEPP, Pforzheim.
The imposing cooler has a height of approximately 60 cm, a foot diameter of about 28 cm, and a weight of around 3.0 kg. The goblet-shaped body sits on a wide, conically formed base and features side supports as well as a broad handle.
On the underside is the original maker’s mark:
“GEBRÜDER HEPP 90 – PFORZHEIM”
“Gebrüder HEPP 90” refers to the historic hotel silver developed by HEPP, i.e., silver-plated metal with a thin layer of silver. HEPP describes this process as its historic invention of hotel silver. (HEPP)
A noteworthy feature is the historic Kempinski grape mark affixed to the cooler, associated with the so-called “Hitler grapes” signet. This signet was used after the forced “Aryanization” of the M. Kempinski & Co. company in 1937. The historic Kempinski restaurant at Kurfürstendamm 27 had existed since 1928. (Berlin history)
According to the consignor, the cooler comes from the Kempinski operation on Kurfürstendamm in Berlin. The provenance is attributed based on the existing historic Kempinski mark; a separate written inventory or provenance confirmation is not available.
The use of HEPP hotel silver in Kempinski establishments is historically documented. For example, the Jewish Museum Berlin owns a silvered HEPP spoon with the inscription “Vaterland Kempinski,” dated 1928–1937. (Jewish Museum Berlin)
DATING: probably 1930s
MANUFACTURER: Gebrüder HEPP, Pforzheim
MATERIAL: metal, silver-plated / hotel silver
HALLMARK: “GEBRÜDER HEPP 90 – PFORZHEIM”
HEIGHT: approx. 60 cm
FOOT DIAMETER: approx. 28 cm
WEIGHT: approx. 3.0 kg
PROVENANCE: according to the consignor, Kempinski, Berlin-Kurfürstendamm; attribution based on the historic Kempinski mark
CONDITION: Signs of age and use, nicks and minor irregularities of the silvering as well as corresponding signs of use. The overall condition can be ascertained from the photographs.
LITERATURE / COMPARATIVE OBJECTS:
HEPP stand champagne coolers with the hallmark “GEBRÜDER HEPP Pforzheim 90” are documented in comparable versions. A 47.5 cm tall example weighing 3.3 kg was offered for €250 (Tafelblicke).
The first image is AI-enhanced to better showcase the design against a neutral background. Please rely only on the following original photos for the item’s true condition.
GEBRÜDER HEPP, PFORZHEIM – LARGE STAND-SCHIFFER/SEKT COOLER FROM THE KEMPINSKI ENVIRONMENT, BERLIN
Large and representative stand champagne/ sparkling wine cooler made from historic hotel silver, crafted by Gebrüder HEPP, Pforzheim.
The imposing cooler has a height of approximately 60 cm, a foot diameter of about 28 cm, and a weight of around 3.0 kg. The goblet-shaped body sits on a wide, conically formed base and features side supports as well as a broad handle.
On the underside is the original maker’s mark:
“GEBRÜDER HEPP 90 – PFORZHEIM”
“Gebrüder HEPP 90” refers to the historic hotel silver developed by HEPP, i.e., silver-plated metal with a thin layer of silver. HEPP describes this process as its historic invention of hotel silver. (HEPP)
A noteworthy feature is the historic Kempinski grape mark affixed to the cooler, associated with the so-called “Hitler grapes” signet. This signet was used after the forced “Aryanization” of the M. Kempinski & Co. company in 1937. The historic Kempinski restaurant at Kurfürstendamm 27 had existed since 1928. (Berlin history)
According to the consignor, the cooler comes from the Kempinski operation on Kurfürstendamm in Berlin. The provenance is attributed based on the existing historic Kempinski mark; a separate written inventory or provenance confirmation is not available.
The use of HEPP hotel silver in Kempinski establishments is historically documented. For example, the Jewish Museum Berlin owns a silvered HEPP spoon with the inscription “Vaterland Kempinski,” dated 1928–1937. (Jewish Museum Berlin)
DATING: probably 1930s
MANUFACTURER: Gebrüder HEPP, Pforzheim
MATERIAL: metal, silver-plated / hotel silver
HALLMARK: “GEBRÜDER HEPP 90 – PFORZHEIM”
HEIGHT: approx. 60 cm
FOOT DIAMETER: approx. 28 cm
WEIGHT: approx. 3.0 kg
PROVENANCE: according to the consignor, Kempinski, Berlin-Kurfürstendamm; attribution based on the historic Kempinski mark
CONDITION: Signs of age and use, nicks and minor irregularities of the silvering as well as corresponding signs of use. The overall condition can be ascertained from the photographs.
LITERATURE / COMPARATIVE OBJECTS:
HEPP stand champagne coolers with the hallmark “GEBRÜDER HEPP Pforzheim 90” are documented in comparable versions. A 47.5 cm tall example weighing 3.3 kg was offered for €250 (Tafelblicke).
Details
Era
1900-2000
Weight
3 kg
No. of items
1
Country of origin
Germany
Manufacturer/brand
GEBRÜDER HEE 90
Material
Silverplated, Tin
Style
Art Deco
Condition
Fair condition - heavily used & with possibly minor parts missing
Height
60 cm
Width
30 cm
Depth
30 cm
Estimated period
1920-1930
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