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TOBIAS SCHMIDT

Wien

The year of Tobias Schmidt's guild entry was noted as 1811.

Example of the work of Tobias Schmidt:


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HEINRICH PROCH

Kärntnerstrasse 51, Wien


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Heinrich Proch - Wien - 1873

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KARL WALLNÖFER

Wien

An example of work and mark of Karl Wallnöfer:


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The "W" in the impressed double eagle was one of the marks used by Karl Wallnöfer (ca. 1798-1872) Master 1820, who was later part of Wallnöfer & Söhne (1828-1838) and Gebr. Wallnöfer (1838-1856) with his father Franz Wallnöfer (Master 1800) and brother Franz Wallnöfer, Jr. (Master 1822). He stayed in business one more year (1857) before retiring.

The 'VR' (Vorrathsstempel) mark was used at Vienna from July 1807 to 1824, thus dating the above piece to the period 1820-1824.

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JOSEF ABEL

Hauptstrasse 3, Wien


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Josef Abel - Wien - 1908

Established 1835.

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J.L. HERRMANN

Margaretenstrasse 105, and Kärtnerstrasse 15, Wien. Waitznergasse 24, Budapest. Graben 28, Prag


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J.L. Herrmann - Wien - 1902


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J.L. Herrmann - Wien - 1907

Established in 1819. J.L. Herrmann were merged with Berndorfer Krupp just prior to the First World War, but it is thought that at some point in time to be in the hands of J.C. Klinkosch. Although Herrmann's were part of Berndorfer Krupp, it is thought likely that products were continued to be marked in their name up until the start of World War II.

Described 1876: 'K. K. Landesbefugte Fabrik von silber- und goldplatierten, dann Packfong- und Chinasilber- und echten Silberwaren.'

Example of the marks of J.L. Hermann:


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H = Herrmann - AS = Alpacca Silver - 'Bear mark = Trade mark of J.L. Herrmann


J.L. Herrmann's Austrian trade mark registration in 1890:

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CONRAETZ & REUTER

Rothenthurmstrasse 24, Wien


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Conraetz & Reuter - Wien - 1871


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J.B. FISCHER

Griesgasse 7, Salzburg


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J.B. Fischer - Salzburg - 1905


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J.B. Fischer - Salzburg - 1907

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MORITZ STROSS

Wien

Example of the work of Moritz Stross:


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Moritz Stross's working period was c.1890 until around 1917.

Noted as the maker of Sigmund Freud's cigar box, which is now part of the collection at The Jewish Museum in New York.

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JOHANN GROSS

Myrthengasse 5, Wien


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Johann Gross - Wien - 1901

Established in 1830.

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V.C. DUB

Zieglergasse 65, Wien


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V.C. Dub - Wien - 1898


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V.C. Dub - Wien - 1898


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V.C. Dub - Wien - 1898


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V.C. Dub - Wien - 1899

The business was established in 1838 by Thomas Dub (Dubb) (b.22-12-1811 Volenice, Bohemia - d.19-3-1889 Vienna-Rudolfsheim) who had served his apprenticeship under Franz Friseck. Following the death of Thomas Dub in 1889, the firm passed to his son, Vincenz Carl Dub (b.c.1852 - d.15-3-1922) who had spent many years working alongside his father. Under V.C. Dub's leadership, the firm turned into one of the leading flatware manufacturers in Austria.

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The 'VCD' mark of Vincenz Carl Dub:


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The 'Oak leaf and acorn' mark of V.C. Dub:


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The silversmith Eduard Schiffer, formerly of Franz Schiffer & Sohn, was a partner with Thomas Dub from 1858 until 1860.

The silversmith Alexander Sturm (b.6-5-1851-d.28-9-1915) was married to V.C. Dub's daughter.

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M. HERZ & SOHN

Stephanplatz 6 and Kärntnerstrasse 35, Wien


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M. Herz & Sohn - Wien - 1899


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M. Herz & Sohn - Wien - 1902


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M. Herz & Sohn - Wien - 1904


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M. Herz & Sohn - Wien - 1907


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M. Herz & Sohn - Wien - 1912

Established in 1850.

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CARL WARMUTH I & II

Wien


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Member joris wrote: The C.W mark will be that of Karl (or Carl) Warmuth, most likely junior. Karl junior began working alongside his father in 1897, and Karl senior retired in 1901, so there seems to be a period during which the mark may apply to either of them (although this may also be merely an ambiguity or error in the reference I am checking.) In any event, Karl jr. continued operation until after the change of markings in 1924, and always used a mark similar to this one.

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MÃœLLER & GAEBEL

Wien


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Müller & Gaebel - Wien - 1873

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WENZEL KABESH

Prag


Example of the work of Wenzel Kabesh (Václav Kabeš):


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Václav Kabeš [Wenzel Kabesh] (1816-1866), Master 1846
Born 29 Oct 1816 in Skalsko, son of farmer Josef Kabeš & Alžběta Mělnick. Apprenticed 1832-1837 to Tomas Höpfel of Prague. Master 3 Mar 1846; Prague Citizen 6 Jul 1846. Married Marie Čizek (14 May 1824-2 Jan 1884). Children: Elisabetha Catharina Anna (b. 7 May 1847); Anton (b. 27 May 1849); Anna (b. 1850; d. 29 Sep 1852); Wilhelmina (b. 1852); Wilhelm (b. 6 Dec 1853) & Maria (b. 1855). Apprentices: Florián Ring & Jan Still; Journeyman: Václav Heger. Too poor to pay guild dues in 1858. Died 19 Aug 1866.


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GEBRÃœDER RESCH

Roblmarkt 262, Wien


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Gebrüder Resch - Wien - 1862

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ADOLF JONAS

Rothenthurmstrasse 6 and Wipplingerstrasse 4, Wien


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The above mark of Adolf Jonas was apparently unregistered. His registered mark was a horizontal oval with the Antique letters AJ.

Adolf Jonas was working from at least 1873 until at least 1891.

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WILHELM RINESZ

Rothenthurmstrasse 14, Wien


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Wilhelm Rinesz - Wien - 1899


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Wilhelm Rinesz - Wien - 1907

Established in 1852.

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PAUL BRAUN

Wien


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Member joris noted the following information: Paul Braun was granted his 'Gewerbeverleihung' (right to work) on the 20th February 1841. He was one of the few Viennese makers to use an incuse punch. The assay stamp is for 1840, but it was also used for 1841 and 1842, and a new one was not issued until 1843.

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JOSEF HOFFSTÄTTER

Kohlmarkt 7, Wien


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Josef Hoffstätter - Wien - 1904

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GEORG RUNGALDIER

Graz

Example of the mark attributed to Georg Rungaldier (confirmation required):


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Georg Rungaldier's working period is thought to be 1779 - 1812.

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