Fruit Knives in Sterling Silver and Fuchsia Pattern by Georg Jensen, 1930s, Set of 3

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Georg Jensen, set of three fruit knives Fuchsia. Set of three fruit knives in stainless steel and sterling silver in … Read more Georg Jensen, set of three fruit knives Fuchsia. Set of three fruit knives in stainless steel and sterling silver in the Fuchsia pattern from Georg Jensen. The handles are decorated with a stylised floral motif inspired by the fuchsia flower, executed in relief with soft organic lines characteristic of Georg Jensen’s early Art Nouveau designs. Origin: Denmark. Designer: Georg Jensen. Material: Sterling silver 925 and stainless steel. Dimensions: L. 16.5 cm. Period: 1915–1930. Condition: Excellent condition with minor signs of wear. Georg Jensen (1866–1935) was a Danish silversmith and designer and one of the most influential figures in Danish design. He founded the Georg Jensen silversmithy in Copenhagen in 1904. Jensen’s work is celebrated for its organic forms and nature-inspired ornamentation, closely associated with the Art Nouveau movement. His workshop quickly gained international recognition for its artistic silverwork, and many of his early twentieth-century flatware patterns are today regarded as classics of Scandinavian design. See less