Georg Jensen by J. Rohde in Sterling Silver 4-Piece Coffee Set #321
Georg Jensen sterling silver hand-hammered 4-piece coffee set, designed by Johan Rohde, in pattern numbers 321A, 321B, and 321C, and showcasing stylized geometric motifs on the handle. It consists of: a coffee pot measuring 9 3/4'' in height by 8 7/8'' from handle to spout a pitcher measuring 6 1/2'' in height by 5 1/8'' from handle to spout a creamer measuring 4'' in height by 5 1/2'' from handle to spout a two-handled sugar bowl measuring 4 1/8'' in height by 6 7/8'' from handle to handle Total weight is 64 troy ounces. Hallmarks are 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 bu