• Christie's Interiors auction at Christies

    Sale 5970

    Christie's Interiors

    London, South Kensington

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    19 February 2014

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    • A SET OF SIX DANISH BUTTER-KNI
    Lot 460

    A SET OF SIX DANISH BUTTER-KNIVES DESIGNED BY GEORG JENSEN

    MARK OF GEORG JENSEN, COPENHAGEN, CIRCA 1920

    Price realised

    GBP 1,375

    Estimate

    GBP 1,000 - GBP 1,500

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    A SET OF SIX DANISH BUTTER-KNIVES DESIGNED BY GEORG JENSEN
    MARK OF GEORG JENSEN, COPENHAGEN, CIRCA 1920
    Each with a foliage chased handle, terminating in a differing ball, two of red hardstone, one of green hardstone, two of ivory and one of silver, no. 11, each marked on handle, contained in a fitted green velvet lined case
    the case 8 in. (20.3 cm.) wide

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    Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.


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