Sylvia Stave, letter opener and seal stamp, first half of the 20th century, CG Hallberg.
Pewter. Relief decoration, stamped CG Hallberg. Knife length 24.5 cm. Seal stamp with brass detail, height 18.6 cm.
Wear due to age and use. Scratches. Stains. Marks.
Sylvia Stave was a Swedish silversmith and designer. From 1931 to 1939, she was the artistic director for C.G. Hallberg in Stockholm, for whom she designed models in silver, silver plaque, and pewter. Her most famous works are her jugs and cocktail shakers with wrapped handles. She later moved to France. Her production has been internationally recognised by collectors for its pure, restrained design language.
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