LUDWIG VIERTHALER
Ludwig Vierthaler was greatly inspired by the images from the oceans that were published late in the 19th Century. After training at Tiffany & Co in NYC, he returned to his native Germany to become a central figure of the Munich Secession. His early design work, dating to around 1905, was for the firm of Winhart & Co. This copper material is categorized by swirling hammering, flowing repouseé work and a myriad of sea creatures, many set with abalone. He partnered with Ehrenbock to form a new firm and crafted objects adorned with enamel work. The period trade magazines, as seen below, help showcase his stunning design work.
