Rudolf Belling held an apprenticeship as a locksmith and initially worked as a moulder and modeller in a company for decorative metalwork such as small sculptures and frames in the Art Nouveau style. He was therefore thoroughly familiar with all metalworking techniques, such as casting, etching, engraving, fine polishing and assembly. In 1908 Belling went into business for himself with his colleague Emil Kaselow and founded a studio for small-scale sculpture, decoration and applied arts. This was followed by a close collaboration with Max Reinhardt's theater stage, for which Belling designed and carried out numerous large-format three-dimensional stage designs. In 1911, Professor Peter Breuer became aware of Belling and accepted him1. Winfried Nerdinger, Rudolf Belling and the art currents in Berlin 1918-1923, Berlin 1981, pp. 128f. And 134 ...