GEORG JENSEN STERLING TABLE BELL IN THE ACORN PATTERN,Georg Jensen impressed makers mark, Sterling, Denmark and numbered 204. Of typical form with acorn pattern handle.
'Johan Rohde (1856 - 1935) was a distinguished Danish painter, graphic artist, designer and critic. He was a member of the avant garde and a prominent rebel within the Danish art world. In 1903 Rohde began his professional association with Georg Jensen by their commission to fabricate objects that Rohde had designed for his personal use. Rohde and Jensen gradually formed a closer bond and Rohde created many designs that are still in production today. One of the most famous is the Acorn pattern, which has been the company's best selling cutlery pattern. Rohde also designed textiles and furniture.' - 3 1/8" high. Estimate $300-400
PROVENANCE: Estate of Bennett Boskey, Esq., Bethesda, MD
