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An extraordinary, investment-grade find for the discerning Mid-Century Modern connoisseur: a complete, single-owner 72-piece master collection of vintage Dansk "Fjord" …
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An extraordinary, investment-grade find for the discerning Mid-Century Modern connoisseur: a complete, single-owner 72-piece master collection of vintage Dansk "Fjord" flatware, designed by the legendary Jens Harald Quistgaard (IHQ). This expansive set comes directly from a single family estate (originally belonging to the seller's 84-year-old aunt) and carries a strict lifetime guarantee of never having been put through a mechanical dishwasher. Because vintage teak is notoriously sensitive to modern dishwashers, this meticulous hand-wash-only history means the sculpted teak handles are in a rare state of preservation—smooth, tight, vibrant, and completely free of typical drying or splintering.
A Chronological Time Capsule (The Maker's Marks)
What makes this specific 72-piece lot breathtaking for serious collectors is that it spans and documents the entire historical manufacturing evolution of the Fjord line in Germany throughout the 1950s and 1960s. Rather than a piecemeal assembly from various internet sources, this single-family set grew organically over decades, resulting in a fascinating mix of three verified generational hallmarks:
1st-Generation (Mid-1950s): The ultra-rare "Four Ducks in a Shield Medallion" logo.
2nd-Generation (Late 1950s/Early 1960s): The highly coveted vertical "Stacked Four Ducks" hallmark.
3rd-Generation (Mid-to-Late 1960s): The clean, streamlined Dansk block-letter stamp.
Every single piece in this master lot is explicitly stamped Germany / IHQ.
Complete 72-Piece Inventory and approximate lengths:
13 Table / Dinner Knives (8 and 1/2 inches)
13 Dinner Forks (7 and 1/4 inches)
12 Salad / Dessert Forks (6 and 1/2 inches)
12 Soup Spoons (7 inches)
18 Tablespoons (Place / Serving-Adjacent Spoons) (6 and 1/4 inches)
4 Butter Knives / Spreaders (6 and 1/2 inches)
Condition Report
Excellent, pristine vintage estate condition. The heavy-gauge satin stainless steel blades and bowls show only the faintest signs of light surface wear from careful use. The solid teak wood handles are exceptionally well-preserved, structurally flawless, flush to the metal tangs, and boast a deeply rich, warm wood grain. Completely free of cracks, separations, or water damage.
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- Dimensions
- 1ʺW × 0.5ʺD × 8.5ʺH
- Styles
- Mid-Century Modern
- Brand
- Dansk
- Dansk Designs
- Period
- Mid 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Stainless Steel
- Teak
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brown
- Condition Notes
- Condition Report Excellent, pristine vintage estate condition. The heavy-gauge satin stainless steel blades and bowls show only the faintest signs … moreCondition Report Excellent, pristine vintage estate condition. The heavy-gauge satin stainless steel blades and bowls show only the faintest signs of light surface wear from careful use. The solid teak wood handles are exceptionally well-preserved, structurally flawless, flush to the metal tangs, and boast a deeply rich, warm wood grain. Completely free of cracks, separations, or water damage. less
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