935 silver, ebony, carved
Vienna, 1920s
Josef Carl Klinkosch – Viennese manufactory for silver and metal ware
Hallmarked with fineness, silver standard and maker’s mark as well as with further hardly legible hallmark
Rectangular tray on four feet, the longitudinal sides with upward bent sides
Central columns element with removable figural ornament made of ebony and depicting Adam and Eve
Dimensions: 20 x 35.5 x 21.5 cm
Weight (excl. figures): c. 300 g

Condition:

The object is in very good condition and barely show any signs of age and wear.

Josef Carl Klinkosch

In 1782, Josef Klinkosch joined a silversmiths as apprentice, which he eventually took over in 1802. In 1815, his son Carl took over the business, which already in 1821 employed 18 assistants and in 1831 even 30 members of staff. The merger with the locksmith Stefan Mayerhofer made it possible to carry out plating works and from 1831 onwards, the company operated as Mayerhofer & Klinkosch. The growth of the company lasted and in 1840 80 persons were employed. In 1851 Josef Carl Klinkosch took over the technical management. In favor of the production of Chinese silver ware, plaqué production was discontinued. In 1858 a large steel mill was bought by Krupp. Stefan Mayerhofer retired from commercial management in 1869. The sons of Josef Carl Klinkosch took over the management of the enterprise in 1885. (nlu)

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