Sterling silver and stainless steel blades
Denmark, middle of 20th C.
Georg Jensen – Danish silversmith
Hallmarks: features ‘GEORG JENSEN’ in a doted circle in the post-1945 style, with ‘STERLING DENMARK’, additional circle, ‘.925’, and ‘P’ purity marks
Stainless steel dinner knife blade marks: ‘Frank COBB SHEFFIELD ENGLAND’, ‘GEORGE JENSEN DENMARK’, and ’STAINLESS STEEL’
Acanthus leaf design
Dimensions: serving fork is 9.75” x 2.5” (length x width)
Weight: 162.45 ozt
Good condition
Provenance: New York private collection

This Georg Jensen service features a stylish acanthus leaf design. The service includes: 20 teaspoons, 12 small salad forks, 8 three-pronged cocktail forks, 6 salad forks, 18 dinner forks, 10 soup spoons, 5 two-prong cocktail forks, 18 dinner knives, 12 butter spreaders, 1 large serving spoon, and 1 large serving fork. The end of each handle is a classical acanthus leaf. The set is made of .925 sterling silver with stainless steel blades on the dinner knives.

This service is in good condition with minor traces of age and wear. There are minor surface scratches and several pieces have very small stains. The silver has, ‘GEORG JENSEN’ post-1945 style hallmarks, with ‘STERLING DENMARK’ and ‘.925’ purity marks. The largest piece, the serving is 9.75” x 2.5” (length by width). The total weight for the service is 162.45 ozt.

Georg Jensen (1866-1935)

Georg Jensen was a Danish silversmith and artist. In 1901 Jensen completed his studies as a sculptor at the Royal Academy of Art in Copenhagen, working with the respected court jeweler Michelsen. By 1904, Jensen began producing his first jewelry in the Art Nouveau style. Jensen’s simple and elegant designs made his work instantly timeless. Today, his highly artistic workmanship still elicits admiration.