Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Large Tazza / Compote in Grape Pattern #264A
Georg Jensen sterling silver tazza or compote bowl in the celebrated Grape pattern number 264A, made in the 20th century, beautifully hand hammered and showcasing stylized grape motifs. It measures 10 3/4'' in height by 10 1/8'''' in diameter at the top, weighs 43.8 troy ounces, and bears hallmarks as shown. Danish silversmith Georg Jensen (1866-1935) set up his own silver business in 1904 in Copenhagen. Jensen's training in metalsmithing, along with his education in the fine arts, allowed him to combine the two disciplines and revive the tradition of the artist craftsman. Soon, the beauty and quality of his creations caught the eye of the public and his success was assured. In 1912, expansion of his studio began in earnest. By 1917, he had built a workshop brimming with hundreds of employees. Jensen was awarded the Grand Prix at the world exhibition in Paris in 1925 and again in Barcelona in 1929. The sale of Jensen silver went really well and in the early 1930s there were Jensen sho