Lot 8174
A silver trophy beaker “Offiziersschießen”, Munich, Max Olofs, 1934
Orders and Military Collectibles from 1919 onwards | A109r | Live auction | 1186 Lots
Description
Silver, with traces of gilding on the interior. Engraved on the smooth body: “OFFIZIERSCHIESSEN 1934 GEGEBEN V-D-INSPEKTION D(er) UNIF(ormierten)-STAATSPOLIZEI” (Officers' Shooting Competition 1934, presented by the Inspectorate of the Uniformed State Police). Underside bears the fineness mark “925,” an assay mark, and the maker's mark. Dimensions: 16.5 x 8.5 cm; weight: 280 g. Max Olofs (1889–1963) was a prominent 20th-century goldsmith. He studied at the Royal School of Arts and Crafts in Munich from 1911 to 1915. From 1919 onwards, he operated his own workshop for goldsmithing and sculpture. He created exquisite, unique pieces of exceptional craftsmanship.Condition: I - Questions about the lot?