Georg Jensen
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an 830/1000 silver tea caddy, Copenhagen ca 1915-1919, design nr 137, Swedish import marks.
Baluster shaped, border in relief to the base, the lid ornamented and with an amber finial. Height 16 cm, weight ca 208 g.
The inner rim of the lid is somewhat uneven.
More information
Christie's New York, 100 Years of Georg Jensen - Magnificent Silver from the Rowler Collection, January 15th, 2005, compare lot number 35, page 30 (where noted as design no. 7).
Designer
Georg Jensen was a Danish silversmith and designer. Jensen studied at the Royal Danske Kunstakademie in Copenhagen, specializing in sculpture. Before starting his own company, he worked at the Bing & Grøndal porcelain factory. He founded his silver atelier in 1904 and created many works in Art Nouveau style. The company Georg Jensen Sølvsmedie opened a branch on Fifth Avenue in New York City in 1924. The company has often had designers attached to it, such as Sigvard Bernadotte, Arne Jacobsen and Verner Panton. During the 1960s and 1970s, sculpturally designed jewelery and wristwatches were included, designed by, among others, Vivianna Bülow-Hübe. Georg Jensen has always sold high-quality silverware with unique designs. Clean and timeless aesthetics are the company's hallmark.
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