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Georg Jensen (b. Rådvad 1866, d. Hellerup 1935)

Harald Nielsen (b. Baarse 1892, d. 1977)

Kay Bojesen (b. Copenhagen 1886, d. Gentofte 1958)

Three salt cellars, three pepper shakers and four pieces of “Grand Prix” cutlery of sterling silver. Made and marked by resp. Georg Jensen and Kay Bojesen. (10)

Comprising:

Georg Jensen: Three oval sterling silver salt cellars on round feet. The upper rim with stylized flower ornamentation. Georg Jensen after 1910. Design no. 243 B. Total weight 52 g. H. 1.4 cm. W. 4.9 cm. L. 7 cm.

Harald Nielsen: Three sterling silver pepper shakers on round feet. Incised with leaf ornaments. Georg Jensen 1933–1944. Design no. 433. Total weight 63 g. H. 4.3 cm.

Kay Bojesen: “Grand Prix”. 2 dessert spoons 1 child's spoon and 1 child's fork of sterling silver. Made and marked by Kay Bojesen. Total weight 179 g. L. resp. 17 and 15.8 cm.

Condition

Normal to extensive patina due to age and use, including scratches and marks. Salt cellars: Some minor obliquities, engraved to the underside by hallmarks; “L.V.H. 1944”. Pepper shakers engraved resp. to side and underside of lower part; 2 engraved “1937” and “L.V.H.” and one engraved “L.V.H. 1938”. “Grand Prix” child's cutlery with very extensive wear.

Auction

Modern art and design (postponed), 23 January 2020

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3,000 DKK

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2,300 DKK  

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