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A unique, original german commercial display cabinet designed for storing and displaying silk threads, manufactured for the renowned company carl …
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A unique, original german commercial display cabinet designed for storing and displaying silk threads, manufactured for the renowned company carl mez & söhne ag of freiburg, germany.
this item is an interesting example of historic haberdashery shop furnishings and the history of the german textile industry.
the box bears distinctive company markings, including the inscription “waage-seide,” the “c.m.s.” logo, and the original “fabrik-marke semper bene” trademark featuring a scale motif. The side panel also bears the inscription “carl mez & söhne a.g. Freiburg i. B.” and information stating that the company was founded in 1785.
the piece is made of solid wood. The design includes three drawers, one of which has numerous compartments for organizing threads by number and type. The metal handles, label frames, and original advertising inscriptions have been preserved.
the preserved manufacturer’s identification and company graphics hold particular collector’s value, lending the item an authentic historical character.
the box can serve as a unique decorative piece in an industrial, vintage, or collector’s-style interior. It will also be an interesting acquisition for collectors of vintage commercial furnishings, industrial advertising, and textile history.
item information
- manufacturer: carl mez & söhne ag
- place of origin: freiburg im breisgau, germany
- purpose: display and storage box for silk threads
- material: wood, metal components
- style: industrial, vintage, collector’s item
- date of manufacture: 1922–1930
- dimensions: 51 × 35 cm (remaining dimension to be completed)
- condition: original, with visible signs of use and aging; company markings preserved
the item has been preserved in its authentic condition, without any modern styling or alterations to its original aesthetic. Natural wear, patina, and signs of long-term use highlight its historical character.
this piece has an attribution mark,
i am sure that it is completely authentic and take full responsibility for any authenticity
issues arising from misattribution
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- Dimensions
- 20.08ʺW × 13.78ʺD × 9.45ʺH
- Styles
- Industrial
- Period
- 1920s
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Metal
- Wood
- Condition
- Good Condition, Unknown, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brown
- Condition Notes
- Patina Consistent with Age and Use Patina Consistent with Age and Use less
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