A DANISH SILVER FLATWARE SERVICE

MARK OF GEORG JENSEN, COPENHAGEN, CIRCA 1930

Details

A DANISH SILVER FLATWARE SERVICE
MARK OF GEORG JENSEN, COPENHAGEN, CIRCA 1930
Acorn pattern, comprising:
Twelve table forks
Twelve dessert forks
Eleven fish forks
Twelve dessert spoons
Twelve soup spoons
Twelve teaspoons
Twelve coffee spoons, one smaller, 1945-1977
Twelve table knives with stainless steel blades, 1945-1977
Twelve butter knives, 1945-1977
Three serving spoons
One lifter, 1945-1977
A serving spoon and fork, one 1945-1977
A meat fork
A sauce ladle, 1945-1977
A pair of game shears with stainless steel blades, 1945-1977
In a fitted case
138 oz. (4291 gr.) weighable silver (116)

Lot Essay

This service was given to the recipient in 1967 in conjunction with the investiture of Knighthood of the Order of Dannebrog. The Order of Dannebrog was instituted as an Order of Denmark in 1671 by Christian V, and has since served as a means of honoring service to the Danish state for civil or military service, or for a contribution to the arts, sciences, or business.

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