Details
- Dimensions
- 1ʺW × 0.5ʺD × 6.38ʺH
- Styles
- Modern
- Artist
- Anton Michelsen
- Period
- 1990s
- Country of Origin
- Denmark
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
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- Materials
- Enamel
- Sterling Silver
- Condition
- Good Condition, Unknown, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Gold
- Condition Notes
- Good Wear consistent with age and use. Although they are new in box - you can see tarnish on the … moreGood Wear consistent with age and use. Although they are new in box - you can see tarnish on the pieces. They just need to be gently polished when the new owner opens them. Boxes have a little bit or wear. Missing paperwork for fork. less
- Description
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The 1995 Christmas spoon and fork
These pieces are new in the box and original plastic. There is tarnish that … more The 1995 Christmas spoon and fork
These pieces are new in the box and original plastic. There is tarnish that should be cleaned once opened. There is only paperwork for the spoon.
Spoon measures 6.38” long by 1.5” wide.
Fork measures 6.28 long by 1” wide by approximately .50 deep
From brochure with the pieces.
The motif for the 1995 A. Michelsen Christmas series was created by artist Ole Kortzau, inspired by the ancient Nordic tradition of the mid winter festival. “The sun that gives us hope of rebirth of the light which is absent in the winter, and which spring brings back to us.”. The motif, entitled the winter solstice, is executed in lovely colors characteristic of a winter landscape at sunset red, white and blue.
Elegant Christmas Cutlery
Every year since 1910, well-known artist had brought fresh inspiration to A. Michelsen’s collection of Christmas cutlery. The Christmas cutlery is made of gold and sterling silver with the motif inlaid enamel. This year’s motif is produced in a strictly limited edition. In March 1996 the tools will be destroyed, rendering any further production impossible.
Christmas 1995
Ole Kortzau, architect, born in 1939. Educated at the school of architecture of the Academy of arts, graduating in 1966. Employed at professor Suensson’s studio in Arup associates in London 1971-1972. Teacher at the academy of arts 1972-1981. He has his own studio since 1973 and has collaborated with Royal Copenhagen since 1976 and the house of Georg Jensen since 1978. A word the Danish architect in 1982. less
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