Georg
Jensen is one of the world's most significant silversmiths, who formed an
international following due to his innovative and sculptural work and his
collaborations with other very talented designers. He started in Copenhagen as
a sculptor and goldsmith working his way into silversmithing. He was the first
to blur lines between artistry and craftsmanship with his ornamental design in the
early 1900's. In 1904 her opened his first shop and quickly gained a following,
with those stating he "never followed fashion, he created it". In
1918 he opened a much larger shop and when he passed in 1935 he already had an
international reputation for superb craftsmanship. He was reigned as "the
greatest silversmith of the last 300 years" when he passed.
Rare
Handmade Ornamental #19 by Georg Jensen sterling silver flatware set with
superb pierced Art Nouveau grapes motif - 129 pieces. It bears the early
"GI" hallmark for the years 1910-1925. This set includes:
12
dinner size knives, 9 1/2"
12
dinner size forks, 8 1/4"
12
salad forks, 6 7/8"
12
place soup spoons, 7 1/4"
12
iced tea spoons, 7"
12
pastry forks, 3-tine, 6"
12
serving spoons, 8 3/8"
8
luncheon knives, 7 5/8"
8
teaspoons, 5 1/2"
8 ice
cream spoons, 6 1/2"
10 luncheon
forks, 7 1/8"
10
hollow handle all-sterling butter spreaders, 5 7/8"
1
gravy ladle, 7 1/2"
Includes
bonus brand new storage chest - styles vary.
Excellent
condition, with 3-letter monogram "AEC" on the reverse. This set will
be lightly professionally polished prior to shipping.
100% Satisfaction
guaranteed!
Offered as a set only, pieces not sold
individually.
