Konisch handvat en ronde knop van gedreven koper, voor een paraplu of parasol; met maansteen c. 1910 - 1920

This is a copper umbrella handle with moonstone by Gustav Schnitzler. I wonder, did Gustav work in silence or with music, what time of day was it, and what was the weather like? I find myself staring at the etched surface that climbs up the handle, imagining Gustav's hands precisely following the lines of the floral pattern. It’s not just a decoration; it's like he's coaxing these metallic vines into existence. I can almost feel the pressure of his tools against the copper. The handle’s slender form flares out into a sphere, a perfect resting place for your palm. The moonstone at the base is like a little secret, a tactile gem. You can just imagine the coolness of the stone against warm metal. What a treasure to hold on a rainy day. I think of other makers, dreamers who transform mundane objects into little sculptures, elevating the everyday.