Georg Jensen by Nielsen Sterling Silver Serving Dish Plate

Description

Beautiful and classic sterling silver serving dish plate by the illustrious Danish maker Georg Jensen, designed by Harald Nielsen in … more Beautiful and classic sterling silver serving dish plate by the illustrious Danish maker Georg Jensen, designed by Harald Nielsen in pattern #687. Measuring 9 1/2 inches in diameter. Weighing 14.3 troy ounces. Bearing hallmarks as shown.

Georg Jensen, a Danish silversmith, set up his own silver business in 1904 in Copenhagen. Jensen's training in metalsmithing along with his education in the fine arts allowed him to combine the two disciplines and revive the tradition of the artist craftsman. Soon, the beauty and quality of his creations caught the eye of the public and his success was assured. The Copenhagen quarters were greatly expanded and before the end of the 1920s, Jensen had opened retail in Berlin (1909), London (1921), and New York (1924). less