1939 born Zwickau/Sachsen 1955-58 goldsmith apprenticeship, Neustadt/Weinstrasse 1958-62 studies Kunst-und Werkschule Pforzheim, Pforzheim 1962 "Master" Examination Goldsmith since 1962 Independent studio/shop, Kiel since 1976 Independent studio, Hohenhude
			Awards: international Competitions 1963 2nd prize "Die goldene Kette", German Goldsmith Association 1966 award of the Bavarian Government 1967 2nd prize "Halsschmuck in Gold", Schmuckmuseum, Pforzheim 1968 Supporting Young Artists Prize, Schleswig-Holstein 1969 1st prize "Goldener Armschmuck", Schmuckmuseum, Pforzheim 1970 2nd prize and Honorable Mention "Goldener Halsschmuck mit Bernstein", German Goldsmith Association 1971 two 2nd prizes "filum aureum" 1972 Honorable Mention "Halsschmuck aus Elfenbein und Gold" 1979 3rd prize "German Jewellery and Gemstones Award", Idar-Oberstein 1982 award "German Jewellery and Gemstones Award", Idar-Oberstein 1983 prize "Platin als Halsschmuck" 1985 2nd prize "One single Pearl" 1988 1st prize "German Jewellery and Gemstones Award", Idar-Oberstein Public Collections: Schmuckmuseum Pforzheim Goldschmiedehaus Hanau, Hanau Royal Museum Edinburgh, Edinburgh Exhibitions: Various National and International Exhibitions Full list available upon request