Brandt Metal Crafters
Country | |
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City | Chicago IL |
Era | c.1909-1950 |
Description
Founders:
- Herman August Brandt (1879-1934)
- Hugo Ernst Brandt (c.1880-1930)
- Herman apprenticed at Marshall Field & Co.
c.1909:
- Herman started his own business near the University of Chicago.
- Geometric designs
- Abstract compositions (Circular Motifs)
- Noted for enamel & lacquer use and engraved precious gems.
Entities:
- 1909-1911 Brandt Mfg. Jewelers
- 1911-1916 Brandt Metal Crafters
- 1912-1915 Brandt Brothers
- 1914-1915 Brandt Brothers & Co.
- 1916-1928 Brandt Jewelry Company
c.1928
- Business was sold and Herman moved to Florida
c.1950s
- Business Closed