Lot #2150: Vintage E. Otto Schmidt Nuremberg Lebkuchen Tin – Large Embossed Medieval Chest – Nuremberg Chronicle Cityscape – West Germany

E. Otto Schmidt Lebkuchen tin from Nuremberg, Germany, a large, ornately embossed chest-style tin that’s as much a display piece as a keepsake box. This tin comes from the same estate as the vintage radio collection featured in this auction, and like everything else from this collection, it has been well cared for. E. Otto Schmidt is a renowned Nuremberg maker of Lebkuchen, the traditional German gingerbread the city is famous for. Their collectible tins are prized for their artistry, and this one is a beautiful example. The lid features a colourful panoramic view of medieval Nuremberg (“Nvremberga”), based on the famous woodcut from the 1493 Nuremberg Chronicle. It’s framed by raised silver and gold scrollwork on a deep red background, with the Schmidt castle-and-heart crest at the front. The sides continue the medieval theme with Gothic arched panels showing figures in period dress. These include a seated emperor, the King of Bohemia (“Rex bohemie”) and the Bishop of Mainz, labeled in Latin and surrounded by heavily embossed gold foliage. The inside is just as impressive. The polished silver-tone interior is embossed with Gothic arches and decorative borders, and the inside of the lid has an illustrated printing-press scene with German text from E. Otto Schmidt, Nürnberg. The E. Otto Schmidt name is also embossed on the bottom of the interior. This tin makes an eye-catching display piece and a great storage box for keepsakes, photos or sewing supplies. It’s a must-have for collectors of vintage advertising tins and German memorabilia. Be sure to check out our other estate items listed in this auction! Details & Specifications Maker: E. Otto Schmidt, Nürnberg (Nuremberg), Germany Type: Lebkuchen (gingerbread) collector tin Hinged lid, chest style Lid artwork: Nuremberg cityscape from the 1493 Nuremberg Chronicle Embossed red, gold and silver exterior with Gothic arched figure panels Embossed silver-tone interior with Gothic arches Dimensions: Approximately 16" W x 11.5" D x 7" H Empty, no contents Pickup category timeslot {A}