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MARK OF GEORG JENSEN, COPENHAGEN, 1945-1977
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A GROUP OF SILVER ARTICLES DESIGNED BY MAGNUS STEVENSEN
MARK OF GEORG JENSEN, COPENHAGEN, 1945-1977
Comprising a circular cigar ashtray, no. 994; a beaker with tapered base, no. 1120, also with English import marks for 1973, a small circular dish with blue enamel base, no. 1120, also with English import marks for 1974, each marked on body
The ashtray 5 1/8 in. (13 cm.) diameter; 17 oz. (536 gr.) gross weight (3)
MARK OF GEORG JENSEN, COPENHAGEN, 1945-1977
Comprising a circular cigar ashtray, no. 994; a beaker with tapered base, no. 1120, also with English import marks for 1973, a small circular dish with blue enamel base, no. 1120, also with English import marks for 1974, each marked on body
The ashtray 5 1/8 in. (13 cm.) diameter; 17 oz. (536 gr.) gross weight (3)
Further details
Architect and designer Magnus Stephensen (1903-1984) fist gained acclaim for his award-winning designs for apartment buildings, schools and waterworks. As a designer of silver, stainless steel and ceramics, Stephensen worked for silversmith Kay Bojesen, one of Georg Jensen's first apprentices, and with the Georg Jensen firm from 1950.