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Jan 11, 2021
Abraham Ferrera 1 , Jerusalem, Israel
The auction will take place on Monday, January 11, 2021 at 19:00 (Israel time).
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LOT 35:

An enamel kettle manufactured in Oscar Schindler's factory

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Sold for: $2,600
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$ 300
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An enamel kettle manufactured in Oscar Schindler's factory


An enamel kettle made by "The German Enamel Factory" (Die Deutsche Emailwarenfabrik, DEF) of Oscar Schindler. Signed at base: "made in poland 12" .

At the outbreak of World War II and the occupation of Poland by the Germans in September 1939, Schindler moved to Krakow, Poland, in search of business opportunities. In October, he took over on an enamel manufacturing in Zablocie near Krakow. Prior to the Nazi occupation, the factory was owned by a Jew named Nathan Wurzel. In addition, he took over a houseware shop that sold the produce of that factory and was originally owned by another Jew - Julius Wiener. Due to the outbreak of war, Production of pots and pans were prohibited, due to the shortage of metals. Schindler manufactured in his factory, Die Deutsche Emailwarenfabrik, DEF (the German Enamel Factory) cutlery and sold them to the Wehrmacht. The metal residue produced pots and pans and these were sold on the black market. Schindler's factory employed 370 Jewish workers. Schindler expanded his factory and set up a clinic, dining room, office and consumer. at its peak, spanning 45,000 square feet and employing about 800 people.
Owner's approval will be provided upon request.
Height: 13 cm. Maximum diameter: 14 cm. Peeling paint and Signs of usage. Good condition.


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