Every piece of Georg Jensen Antique Silver has specific markings to look for, including the company name, Danish silver hallmarks, silver design number, and country of origin (Denmark). Certain pieces may also feature the name or initials of its designer. Silver craftsmanship is the common denominator in all his work. Jensen's greatest talent may have been his ability to find and nurture other talents. Georg Jensen Designs live on today as one of the most highly sought examples of fine silver art. The lines on Georg Jensen flatware are clean and simple, giving each piece an elegant look.
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Authentic Georg Jensen Antique Silver is quite hard to find, for even in its heyday in the 1930s - 1950s the number of silversmiths employed varied between only about 200 and 250. Today, the firm employs only 12. At one time, Jensen made 33 silver flatware patterns, 23 of which are no longer produced, and about 1200 Georg Jensen Silver Hollowware items such as bowls, candelabra, pitchers, tea sets, trays, silver vases, wine coolers, and Georg Jensen silver platters. Georg Jensen silver jewelry is a very sought after collectable. A few of the more desirable pieces are the Georg Jensen silver bracelet, Georg Jensen watches, and the Georg Jensen necklace.
In 1920 Georg Jensen lost everything when his bank in London failed. In 1924 he was no longer Managing Director of Georg Jensen Silver, due to his financial problems. In 1925, though his designs and pieces were still winning critical acclaim, receiving honors at World's Fairs, and experiencing healthy sales, he left the company and moved to Paris. In 1926 after mending fences with P. A. Pedersen, the new Managing Director, Jensen returned to Copenhagen and Georg Jensen Silver as Creative Director. Most of his time was spent on projects in his home studio. Jensen died suddenly in 1936.
One of the most talented, original, and influential silversmiths of the 20th century, Georg Jensen silver designs live on today as one of the most highly sought examples of the art of fine silver. Several of the more popular collectibles are the Georg Jensen Acorn Sterling Silver Flatware Set, antique Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Tray 1933, and the Georg Jensen #83 Sterling silver Cake Knife Circ1934.
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