WOLF: A Family History of Boxmaking

£100.00

A special copy of the book signed by Rachael Taylor. Please let us know of any special requests for the dedication in the Additional Information section during checkout titled ‘Who shall I make it out to?’.

It is 1834. The bustling German town of Hanau is brimming with goldsmiths and silversmiths, and the time has come for you Gottlieb Wolf to pick a trade. He choose boxmaking, and in doing so sets a family tradition in motion that will continue for more than 190 years.

This is the story of the Wolf family and its boxmaking business, which has been passed down through six generations - surviving wars, recessions, pandemics, and heart-breaking personal tragedy. It spans three centuries and takes us on a journey from Hanau to Sweden, the United States, and Great Britain.

Discover how each generation made its mark on the business, and the world; from inventing the iconic pirouetting ballerina musical box, to designing for royalty and developing patented watch winders. With access to never-before-seen family archives, get to know the people behind the boxes, with searingly honest accounts of what life was really like for the Wolf family at its highest and lowest moments.

This is a tale of how to create a legacy… and protect it.

A special copy of the book signed by Rachael Taylor. Please let us know of any special requests for the dedication in the Additional Information section during checkout titled ‘Who shall I make it out to?’.

It is 1834. The bustling German town of Hanau is brimming with goldsmiths and silversmiths, and the time has come for you Gottlieb Wolf to pick a trade. He choose boxmaking, and in doing so sets a family tradition in motion that will continue for more than 190 years.

This is the story of the Wolf family and its boxmaking business, which has been passed down through six generations - surviving wars, recessions, pandemics, and heart-breaking personal tragedy. It spans three centuries and takes us on a journey from Hanau to Sweden, the United States, and Great Britain.

Discover how each generation made its mark on the business, and the world; from inventing the iconic pirouetting ballerina musical box, to designing for royalty and developing patented watch winders. With access to never-before-seen family archives, get to know the people behind the boxes, with searingly honest accounts of what life was really like for the Wolf family at its highest and lowest moments.

This is a tale of how to create a legacy… and protect it.

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