Our hallmark stands for quality in design, manufacturing and originality of the used materials.
Unicorn hallmark
Company logo of the silver manufactory
Sonja Quandt
Company logo of the silver manufactory
Sonja Quandt
The unicorn as a coat of arms was created under the rule of the Hohenstaufen kings and was given to the city of Schwäbisch Gmünd. It is one of the oldest coats of arms in Baden-Wuerttemberg and was first documented in 1277 as a seal print.
The guilds used the unicorn punch as a reference mark and flag. It served as an official test mark and quality sign for example to lable correct filled barrels or real materials, such as pure silver.
1860 Gebrüder Kühn was honored to be the only silver manufactory with the right to use the unicorn as a hallmark to document quality and tradition.
The guilds used the unicorn punch as a reference mark and flag. It served as an official test mark and quality sign for example to lable correct filled barrels or real materials, such as pure silver.
1860 Gebrüder Kühn was honored to be the only silver manufactory with the right to use the unicorn as a hallmark to document quality and tradition.
Quality
Handmade and unique
Each product in our collection is unique and a piece of lasting value. From the design to the perfect finish
manufactured with the utmost care.
manufactured with the utmost care.
Authenticity
All Sonja Quandt products are handcrafted unique pieces of verified and certified sterling silver, combined with other high quality materials such as gold, crystal, glass and precious woods.
Hallmarks
Our silver products are branded with the following quality labels, which guarantee their origin, authenticity and quality.
Q or unicorn: Company logo of our silver manufactory
moon: Symbol for silver
crown: German manufacturing symbol
925: Fineness of Sterling silver
Wal: 150g exclusive silver plating
Q or unicorn: Company logo of our silver manufactory
moon: Symbol for silver
crown: German manufacturing symbol
925: Fineness of Sterling silver
Wal: 150g exclusive silver plating
Sonja Quandt
Owner & CEO
"My vision is to give precious moments a special relevance, creating lifelong unforgettable memories. "
Owner & CEO
"My vision is to give precious moments a special relevance, creating lifelong unforgettable memories. "
Brand History
How the silverware factory Gebrüder Kühn,
has become the silver manufactory Sonja Quandt.
Love & passion since 1860
Once upon a time...
Johann Stanislaus Nepomuk Kühn was born on 13 November 1819 as a son of caretaker in Vienna where he also completed his apprenticeship as a silver smith.
As an apprentice and journeyman, he met and married his great love, and founded a gold- and silver smith manufacturer in Schwäbisch Gmünd in 1860.
As an apprentice and journeyman, he met and married his great love, and founded a gold- and silver smith manufacturer in Schwäbisch Gmünd in 1860.
Two heirs ...
His sons Emil and Gustav subsequently took over their father's successful business and renamed it Gebrüder Kühn.
Around 1900 ...
In 1900 the company gained international prestige, winning a silver medal in tableware at the Paris World Fair.
In 1911, they received the Grand Prix for functional design at the International World Expo in Turin. In 1918 the factory had 300 employees.
In 1911, they received the Grand Prix for functional design at the International World Expo in Turin. In 1918 the factory had 300 employees.
In the Year 1984 ...
The silver manufactory was taken over by Sonja Quandt 1984.
In 2014, she decided to give the manufacturer a brand name.
We have been working on the further development of silver ever since, and each piece is hallmarked SQ or Q.
Since Johann Stanislaus Nepomuk Kühn, the silver manufacturer has remained faithful to the principles of durability and first-class quality for over 150 years.
In 2014, she decided to give the manufacturer a brand name.
We have been working on the further development of silver ever since, and each piece is hallmarked SQ or Q.
Since Johann Stanislaus Nepomuk Kühn, the silver manufacturer has remained faithful to the principles of durability and first-class quality for over 150 years.
A living heritage
For over 150 years we have been enchanting tables with silver - all around the world.
Cooperations
Create and inspiring together.
We are proud of our partnerships.
We are proud of our partnerships.
Rolls-Royce
Enthusiasts´Club
Enthusiasts´Club
To celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Rolls-Royce Enthusiasts Club, a Coffeetable book on Rolls-Royce was launched in collaboration with a British publishing house.
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Imperial Caviar
In addition to the existing, large Selection of caviar bowls by Sonja Quandt,
a individual Caviar collection was designed and manufactured for Imperial Caviar.
a individual Caviar collection was designed and manufactured for Imperial Caviar.
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Bocuse d´Or
The silver manufactory Sonja Quandt is a sponsor of one of the most prestigious cooking competitions for three years now- the Bocuse d'Or Germany.
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Photography:
© Copyright 2018 Bocuse d'Or Germany
© BOCA DO LOBO 2018
© 2012 imperial caviar gmbh
© Copyright MEISSEN®
Wappen/Rathaus Schwäbisch Gmünd © Wikimedia Commons CC BY-SA 4.0
© Copyright 2018 Bocuse d'Or Germany
© BOCA DO LOBO 2018
© 2012 imperial caviar gmbh
© Copyright MEISSEN®
Wappen/Rathaus Schwäbisch Gmünd © Wikimedia Commons CC BY-SA 4.0