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Two biscuit boxes made of lithographed metal Germany, around 1914 Emanuel Josef Margold (1889-1962) – Viennese artist active in Germany Design for Hermann Bahlsen Keksfabrik Hannover Two differently shaped lidded boxes with stylised floral decor Each with relief embossing, “H-BAHLSENS, KEKS-FABRIK HANNOVER, KÖNIGL-PREUSS- STAATSMEDAILLE, WELTAUSSTELLUNGEN, 1904-1910-GROSSER PREIS-1911-1913, BALTISCHE AUSSTELLUNG MALMO 1914, DIE KÖNIGL-MEDAILLE“ Overall dimensions (width x depth x height): 4 x 17.5 x 8.2 cm (rectangular); 4.2 x 15.7 x 10 cm (rounded) Both boxes in very good condition This pair of decorative biscuit boxes was designed around 1914 by Emanuel Josef Margold (1889-1962) for the food company Hermann Bahlsen in Hannover. The two boxes have slightly curved lids and are differently formed: both are rectangular, whereas one of them displays a slightly curved longitudinal side. They both feature stylised, floral decors that are predominantly golden but otherwise draw on only few colours. The boxes are in very good, age-related condition with only minor surface traces. They each display a relief embossing in seven lines on the underside, “H-BAHLSENS, KEKS-FABRIK HANNOVER, KÖNIGL-PREUSS- STAATSMEDAILLE, WELTAUSSTELLUNGEN, 1904-1910-GROSSER PREIS-1911-1913, BALTISCHE AUSSTELLUNG MALMO 1914, DIE KÖNIGL-MEDAILLE“. The dimensions (width x depth x height) are 4 x 17.5 x 8.2 cm (rectangular) and 4.2 x 15.7 x 10 cm (rounded) Emanuel Josef Margold (1889-1962) After studying architecture at the academy in Vienna and working as an independent architect, Emanuel Josef Margold joined the Wiener Werkstätte in 1909, where he worked closely with Josef Hoffmann (1870-1956). In 1911, he settled in Darmstadt and became a member of the Darmstadt Artists’ Colony. Margold became famous for his corporate designs for the food company Hermann Bahlsen in Hannover. This collaboration began in 1912 and probably lasted until the end of the First World War. His innovative style was strongly influenced by Josef Hoffmann and the Viennese School and served the Art Nouveau industry as an exemplary repertoire of forms until the 1930s. The Bahlsen biscuit factory won numerous awards for its boxes designed by Margold. Shipping costs excl. statutory VAT and plus 2,5% (+VAT) shipping insurance.