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breezesonny
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German makers? mark.

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I am looking for info on this German button. Anyone familiar with G over A mark? See attached photos.
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Hello, looks like Jakob (sometimes spelled Jacob) Agner from Munich, Germany. Believe the company is still active. Regards, Bahner
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Thanks.
I did a search on Jakob Agner. I could not find much on the internet about him or his company.
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Hi,
Founded in München 1863.

Famous for his chokers worn with traditional garments; see Tracht.

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Could someone explain why the name is Jakob Agner and not a a first name beginning with the letter G? I still am not able to find information on the company.
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Hi,

Perhaps the G is for; die Genossenschaft ; die Gesellschaftsfirma or partnership; trading company; corporation. Geschäft or shop/store
The monogram; AJ conjoined over G for: Jakob Agner Genossenschaft.
See Nr 18 Deutsche Uhrmacher-Zeitung Geschäft-Veränderungen Die Bijouteriefabrik Jacob Agner
http://digital.slub-dresden.de/fileadmi ... 22.tif.pdf
Deutsche Uhrmacher-Zeitung nr 17/19 1893-1895
https://digital.slub-dresden.de/werkansicht/dlf/50940/


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Hi breezesonny,
the company is actually called Jacob Agner in Munich, founded 1863 and still working. You will find it under http://www.jacob-agner.de where you have the possibility to ask your question.
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Thanks silverfan.

Very helpful.
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