Brüder Frank Vienna Silver and Enamel
Explore an unusually varied selection of silver and enamel objects by Brüder Frank of Vienna, also identified in European references as Gebrüder Frank and commonly searched as Bruder Frank. Established in 1887, the Viennese workshop became known for finely constructed silver cases, boxes, compacts and decorative objects created for an international clientele.
The collection reflects the breadth of the maker’s craftsmanship, from miniature painted enamel scenes and richly colored guilloché surfaces to finely engine-turned silver and gilt interiors. Several examples feature romantic, historical or tapestry-inspired imagery, while others reveal the workshop’s more restrained approach to silver design. Hallmarks may include the BF maker’s mark, Austrian assay symbols, STERLING, and silver standards such as 935.
Certain Brüder Frank objects were also supplied to prominent international retailers, demonstrating the reach of Viennese luxury craftsmanship during the early 20th century. Among the examples represented by DSF Antique Jewelry is a silver and enamel box retailed by Abercrombie & Fitch, New York.
This collection brings together both available pieces and selected archival examples previously handled by DSF, offering collectors a broader view of Brüder Frank’s enamel techniques, subjects, silverwork and design range. Each object is individually examined and described according to its hallmarks, materials, construction, measurements and condition.
