1971947

German SILVER Box DEDICATED to EMiL Paur 1879 #1971947

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German SILVER Box DEDICATED to EMiL Paur 1879 #1971947
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Great silver (.800) tobacco box (with gold wash inside of box) once owned by a famous German ,conductor. <p>We are not sure of
its purpose; perhaps it is a snuff box or is to hold cigars or tobacco and maybe calling cards.
<p>The box is monogrammed EP on the cover. The inner lid
bears a dedication, in German, Herr Capellmeister E Paur,
with fond remembrance of the Quartet Society
Congress, Hannover, 1879.
<p>Mr Paur is most likely Emil Paur (July 19, 1855 ?
June 7, 1932) conductor and violinist. Paur was born in
Czernowitz, Ukraine (formerly Austria), and studied at the
Vienna Conservatory. He was the first Kapellmeister (court music
director) in
Mannheim, then served in at
Kassel, Königsberg and the Leipzig State Theatre. He came to
the
United States and held three important conducting posts: Boston
Symphony 1893-98; New York Philharmonic 1898-1902;
Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra 1904-1910. After returning to
Germany, he
went on to conduct Berlin State Opera. At the height of his
career, Paur was an international celebrity whose music-making
was highly regarded by critics and concert-goers alike. His
scores include one symphony and one violin concerto. He died at
Frýdek-Místek (Czech Republic).
<p>The box measures 4 1/8 x 2 3/4 x 1 inch.
<p>Made of .800 silver. Marked inside Lameyer .800
Hannover.
<p>Fair to Good condition. It is pretty well dinged up as seen in our photos.
<p>Circa 1879.
<p>Please see our inventory for more German silver ...
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#: 2970box</td>
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<tr><td>Condition:See Description</td></tr>
<tr><td>Year:1879</td></tr>
<tr><td>Country:Germany</td></tr>
<tr><td>Maker:LaMeyer</td></tr>
<tr><td>Height:1</td></tr>
<tr><td>Depth:2.75</td></tr>
<tr><td>Width:4.125</td></tr>
<tr><td>Weight:1</td></tr>
<tr><td>Title:German SILVER Box DEDICATED to EMiL Paur 1879</td></tr>


<tr><td>Type:.800 Silver</td></tr>
<tr><td>Location:Buffalo, NY</td></tr>
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