Schmuck Tischgerat Aus Osterreich 1904/08 - 1973/77

This is a very good softcover copy with just light cover wear. Completely clean inside and out, but tiny hard to see title inked in on spine. This catalog was prepared to accompany the travelling exhibition that circulated through Germany, Austria and Switzerland in 1978-79. Short texts by Elisabeth Rucker and Inge Asenbaum. Half of the show was devoted to Wiener Werkstatte jewellery and silverwork from 1904-08, the second half of the show presented Austrian jewellery and silverwork from the 1970's. About 100 pieces in the Wiener Werkstattte part of the show, designed by Josef Hoffmann, Carl Otto Czeschka, Koloman Moser, Otto Prutscher, E.J. Wimmer, among a dozen others. The Austrian jewellers from the 1970's included Gerhard Bogner, Anna Heindl, Fritz Maierhofer, Gert Mosettig, Manfred Nisslmuller, Wolfgang Rahs, Veronika Schwarzinger, and Peter Skubic. Each designer has at least a few pieces, some more illustrated. Many works illustrated, most in black & white, many in color. 10" high X 9" wide. The cover is a striking black & white geometric design taken from Josef Hoffmann.