Bernadotte, dinner spoon
designed (1939); manufactured (1945-1951)
Medium
silver
Measurements
2.0 × 4.3 × 19.5 cm
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.
Artwork Details
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
Physical description
Dinner spoon, medium 9, designed by Sigvard Bernadotte (1907- ).