Jewelry box; Robbe & Berking, Germany, mid-20th century.

Box—Jewelry Box; ROBBE & BERKING, Germany, second half of the 20th century.
Silver with a wooden core.
Features hallmarks.
Measurements: 9 x 28 x 8 cm.
A tabletop jewelry box crafted by the German firm Robbe & Berking, representative of a modern approach to silversmithing, in which geometric purity and formal simplicity are combined with meticulous attention to the materials used. Rectangular in shape and with a subtly textured surface, it stands out for its characteristic convex lid, hinged in two sections whose central rise forms a delicate, organic undulation.
Robbe & Berking is a prestigious German silverware manufacturer founded in 1874 by master silversmith Nicolaus Christoph Robbe in Flensburg, in northern Germany. In 1897, Robert Berking joined the workshop and acquired a stake in the company, laying the foundation for a firm that, throughout the 20th century, would cement its international reputation for the quality of its craftsmanship and the timeless elegance of its designs. Its history reflects the evolution of German silverware toward a style characterized by technical excellence, formal purity, and functionality.