H. Bahlsens Keks-Fabrik - Emanuel Josef Margold (1888–1962). - Tin box - Tin - Art Deco

Original, antique tin can from 1915 by H. Bahlsens Keks-Fabrik Hannover, designed by the Austrian artist and architect Emanuel Josef Margold (1888–1962).

Margold worked for Bahlsen roughly from 1910 to 1917 and sparked a revolution in packaging design by transforming everyday objects into functional art pieces.

This specific rectangular model showcases Margold’s distinctive geometric style: a deep red base color combined with a refined, zigzag Art Deco edge in cream and black. The lid features in the center a stylized relief of a rose, flanked by two diamond-shaped accents. The underside of the can bears the factory’s iconic, detailed relief stamp, which lists the medals won and exhibitions between 1904 and 1914.

Specifications:

• Designer: Emanuel Josef Margold (1888–1962)
• Manufacturer: H. Bahlsens Keks-Fabrik (Hannover, Germany)
• Period: ca. 1914–1915 (Vienna Secession / Early Art Deco)
• Material: Lithographed tin / metal
• Color: Red, cream and gold (external and internal)
• Dimensions: [length x width x height in, approx. 19 x 11 x 6 cm]

The can is pictured in the catalog "Emanuel Josef Margold", R. Ulmer, p. 154. And in the catalog of the "Museum Künstlerkolonie Darmstadt", p. 151. See the images.

Condition:

The tin is in a beautiful and authentic antique condition with patina and signs of use that befit an age of over 110 years. Light lacquer damage, especially at the corners and edges (see the detail photos for an accurate impression). The hinge and clasp function properly. The gold-colored interior and the stamp on the underside are still very sharp and legible.

The object will be expertly packaged and shipped with tracking and tracing (registered/insured).