The Austro-Hungarian Silver Trade - Ads & Information

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MUTZ, MATZKA & Co.

Wien


Two former Austrian army officers who have been doing very well with the substitution trick in connection with valuable jewelry, have about run their course, according to advices from Vienna this week. One, Frederick Mutz, has been given three years’ hard labor and his confederate, Otto Matzka, is being hunted down on a warrant in North Africa. They traded as Mutz, Matzka & Co. By substituting metal shavings in a box they were enabled to victimize people with jewelry for sale. A revolving table was used in connection with the substitution, the box containing the jewelry disappearing and a substitute box containing the shavings taking its place unbeknown to the client who would see his box of “jewelry” placed in a bank for safe keeping, the key being handed over to him, An American who, as reported in The Jewelers' Circular recently, had his doubts of the two men and helped to expose them. He insisted on having the jewels valued and deposited with a bank before going to the firm’s office and signing contracts. They cleared out that night. Interest becoming unpaid, jewelry lenders insisted on opening up their boxes at the banks. They contained metal shavings and coal. It is estimated that the two young men disposed of around 20 boxes of metal scraps in substitution for the real jewel boxes. They paid handsome interest to their jewelry clients, until the fraud was exposed.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 5th August 1925

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JOSEF GRÜNWALD

Wien


An example of the work and mark of Josef Grünwald of Vienna:




JG

See: viewtopic.php?f=24&t=58810

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SÁRGA JÁNOS

Kígyó utca 5, Budapest and Kolosvár


An example of the work and mark of Sárga János:







See: viewtopic.php?f=8&t=58800

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BENEDIKT NIKOLAUS RANNINGER

Wien


An example of the work and mark of Benedikt Nikolaus Ranninger of Vienna:




BNR - 1833

Member wolfgang wrote:

Mark is BNR: Benedikt Nikolaus Ranninger, he was a fancy goods manufacterer in silver and gold.Authorization in 1814, end of trade1845. More info in "Wiener Silber 1781-1866 by Dr Waltraud Neuwirth" page 132, Punzen Number P360 P361 in 1833(thats yours) P362 P363 P364 P365 P366

See: https://www.925-1000.com/forum/viewtopi ... =8&t=58021

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LEO WAGNER

Obere Donaustrasse 57, Wien


An example of the work and mark of Leo Wagner of Vienna:












LW


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HERMANN RATZERSDORFER

Kohlmarkt 9, Wien


An example of the mark of Hermann Ratzersdorfer:








Hermann Ratzersdorfer (born 1817, retired 1881) was best known for his reproductions of silverware in earlier styles. His work was shown at the major 19th century exhibitions in Vienna, London and Paris. His working period was 1843-1881.

As from 1881 the business was continued by Hermann's son, Julius.

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Hi Trev
Have added more another Ratzersdorfer mark on a box I have (posted on forum before) and an image of small enamel purfume bottle made by him ,the bottle has the mark in your earlier post.

The mark on my box seemed to be his first earlier mark.

Regards Guido.

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LEO WAGNER

Obere Donaustrasse 57, Wien


An example of the work and mark of Leo Wagner of Vienna:












LW

Another Leo Wagner box, for research of others.
The image of mark not very clear LW 935 in lozenge mark.
Regards Guido.













LW

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GEORG BRANDL

Kohlmarkt 5 and Nußdorfer Straße 16, Wien



Georg Brandl - Wien - 1914

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FRANZ HEID

Wien


An example of the work and mark of Franz Heid of Vienna:




F·H

See: viewtopic.php?f=8&t=61077

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DÉVAI TESTVÉREK

Budapest


An example of the work and mark of Dévai Testvérek:




DT



Member huszas76 wrote:

Hungary, Budapest, Dévai Testvérek (Dévai Brothers) between 1923-1937. It has been operating as an open joint-stock company since 1923.

See: viewtopic.php?f=8&t=61112

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JOSEPH LAHNER

Wien


An example of the work and mark of Joseph Lahner:








J·L

Member huszas76 wrote:

It is Joseph Lahner.

See: viewtopic.php?f=8&t=61106

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GUSTAV DITTMANN

Praha


An example of the work and mark of Gustav Dittmann of Prague:






GD


Member huszas76 wrote:

Gustav Dittmann.

See: viewtopic.php?f=8&t=61253

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DULCIATA

Austria


“‘DULCIATA” ART-CRAFT METAL GOODS are being exported to many parts of the world. They are silver-plated, nickel-plated, or chromium-plated metal goods of many kinds (except table cutlery) of which two complete lines per year have been offered. The reaction to the Austrian plated goods has been enthusiastic, and American visitors to Austria have brought back many of these articles under the duty-free travellers’ allowance. Rated American businessmen interested in contacting the Austrian manufacturer are invited to inquire at the Austrian Trade Delegate’s Office in New York, or at the branch office on the West Coast.

Source: Austrian Information - 7th Match 1953

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JOSEF B. GEDLITZKA'S SÖHNE

Sandwirthgasse 4, Wien



Josef B. Gedlitzka's Söhne - Wien - 1899

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MAX GEDLITZKA

Wien


An example of the work and mark of Max Gedlitzka of Vienna:





See: https://www.925-1000.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=62319

Alternative marking:



See: https://www.925-1000.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=186658

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WINTERMANTEL & SZOMBATHY

Dohány u.7, Budapest


An example of the work and mark of Wintermantel & Szombathy:


WSz


See: https://www.925-1000.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=62387

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AVENDER GYULA

Budapest


An example of the work and mark of Avender Gyula:


AG

Member huszas76 wrote:

Avender Gyula, Budapest, Batthyány utca. (Batthyány street)

See: https://www.925-1000.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=215619

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V. MAYER'S SÖHNE

Stock-im-Eisen-Platz 7, and Mariahilferstrasse 55, Wien


Viola Allen, now touring the country in "The White Sister," has just received from Vienna a handsome silver cup which she Intends to present annually to the best lady rider and horse shown at the Green Briar County Horse Show, the year's most popular social event at White Sulphur Springs, Va. The cup is to be known as the Viola Allen cup, and will become the permanent property of the lady winning it two seasons consecutively. It was executed by the famous house of V. Mayer's Soehne. jewelers, gold and silversmiths, by special appointment to the emperor of Austria. Miss Allen ordered It while in Vienna last summer. The cup stands fourteen inches In height. It Is surmounted by the figure of a horse. Under the head of "The Viola Allen Cup" are engraved the conditions under which the cup Is given, and at its base Is the Inscription, "Presented by Viola Allen."

Source: The Duluth Herald - 1st October 1910

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WEINER WERKSTÆTTE OF AMERICA Inc.

581, Fifth Avenue, New York



Weiner Werkstætte of America Inc. - New York - 1922

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WEINER WERKSTÆTTE OF AMERICA Inc.

581, Fifth Avenue, New York



Weiner Werkstætte of America Inc. - New York - 1922

JOSEPH URBAN

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