Bernhard Hertz
Danish goldsmith
Bernhard Hertz (1834–1909) was a Danish goldsmith who established a silver factory in Copenhagen named Bernhard Hertz Guldvarefabrik. His former building at Store Kongensgade 23 was listed in the Danish national registry of protected buildings in 1989. His company Bernhard Hertz A/S, founded in 1858, was merged into Lund Copenhagen in 1985.
Early life and background
Bernhard Hertz was born into a well-to-do Jewish family in Copenhagen, He was the fourth of nine children of Abraham Hertz (1799–1885) and Adelaide Meye (1804–1881). His father owned a tannery at Rosenborggade 5. It was later continued by Bernhard's younger son Meyer Hertz as Hertz Garveri & Skotøjsfabrik. His maternal grandfather was the merchant (grosserer) Jacob Salomon Meyer.
Career
Hertz completed his training as a goldsmith in 1858. His graduation piece, an arm ring, was acquired by Frederick VII for 300 Danish rigsdaler and gifted to Countess Danner. The arm ring is now on display in the Danish Design Museum.
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