Examples of the work and mark of Hermann und Speck of Pforzheim:
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Die Firma Karl Hermann wurde in Karl Hermann Nachfolger Albert Speck geändert. Durch den Austritt des Fabrikanten Karl Hermann ist seit 1. Juni 1907 die Gesellschaft aufgelöst. Das Geschäft ging auf den bisherigen Gesellschafter Albert Speck über. Kaufmann Franz Scheller ist als Prokurist bestellt.
Source: Goldschmiedekunst - 29th June 1907
Translation:
The company Karl Hermann was changed into Karl Hermann successor Albert Speck. Due to the departure of the manufacturer Karl Hermann since June 1, 1907, the company dissolved. The business was transferred to the previous shareholder Albert Speck. Kaufmann Franz Scheller is appointed as authorized representative.
Established in 1863 by Carl Hepp and acquired by the Frank family in 1931. The business was taken over by WMF in 1988.
Examples of the work and marks of Gebruder Hepp:
Member Bahner wrote:
This reads "Gebr. Hepp", the sickle mark on the left hand side is one of the early Hepp marks, used I believe until the beginning of the 20th century. Another early Hepp mark was two sickles, crossed.
Applications have been made to register the following Trade Marks. Details are given in the following order: Mark, number, field of use of the Mark, applicant(s), date of application, date of advertisement.