Bernadotte, dinner spoon
designed (1939); manufactured (1945-1951)
- Medium
- silver
- Measurements
- 2.0 × 4.3 × 19.5 cm
- Place/s of Execution
- Copenhagen, Denmark
- Inscription
- punched (vertically) in bowl in rear l.c.: GEORG / JENSEN (all in a dotted oval) / STERLING / DENMARK
- Accession Number
- 1166-D4
- Department
- International Decorative Arts
- Credit Line
- National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Felton Bequest, 1952 - Gallery location
- Not on display
- About this work
-
Jensen began producing its flatware designs during the first decade of the twentieth century when Denmark was enjoying an economic boom. Sterling silver cutlery was considered a luxury item and the company was well positioned to respond to the growing demand for it. Sigvard Bernadotte, son of King Gustavus VI Adolphus of Sweden, began his career as a designer with Georg Jensen in 1930. His functionalist designs are of notable grace. The ribbed handles of this service not only provide a visual contrast to the smooth, uninterrupted functional elements of each piece, but also ensure a firm grip.
- Physical description
- Dinner spoon, medium 9, designed by Sigvard Bernadotte (1907- ).
