Exceptional Georg Jensenand 20th century silver

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For over two decades I’ve spent the beginning of the year in Florida at some of the largest antique fairs in the world. Dealers descend from far flung corners of the earth with their freshest acquisitions, bought from estates and other dealers in their home countries. The fairs afford us a wonderful buying opportunity, as having been an exhibitor for more than 20 years, other dealers know we look for the finest objects from the finest designers of the 20th century. Oftentimes, the best items are held for us.

Occasionally we see something so fine, or so rare, that we extend the bounds of the collection beyond the 20th century. This catalogue in particular features several pieces from the late 1800s. The pair of Chinese vases seen on the cover and the monumental American Renaissance claret jug seen on page 15 are just two examples of items that, although they are not 20th century, do meet one of the The Silver Fund’s most important criteria – they are exceptional.

I hope you enjoy the selection contained within this catalogue; it represents the finest items we have found. I enjoy presenting a carefully chosen collection of items with clean lines and clean principles in an increasingly complicated modern world.

Michael James Founder & Owner

Pair of Monumental Chinese Export Silver VasesSterling silver. China circa 1880. Height 20 inches.

Pair of Georg Jensen Five-light CandelabraSterling silver. Denmark circa 1930. Height 10-5/8 inches; length 12-3/8 inches.

Pair of Georg Jensen Pyramid Pattern Lidded TureensDesigned by Harald Nielsen. Sterling silver. Denmark circa 1933. Height 5 inches; length 9-3/4 inches across handles.

Georg Jensen Wine Cooler with Pine Cone FeetWithout lid. Sterling silver. Denmark circa 1940. Height 9 inches; diameter 10-3/4 inches.

Extra Large Georg Jensen Pyramid Pattern Tea StrainerDesigned by Harald Nielsen. Sterling silver. Denmark circa 1930. Length 6 inches.

Georg Jensen Pyramid Pattern Bread TrayDesigned by Harald Nielsen. Sterling silver. Denmark circa 1933. Height 3-1/4 inches; length 11-1/8 inches across handles.

Georg Jensen Tray with Scallop MotifSterling silver. Denmark circa 1930. Diameter 12 inches.

Georg Jensen CandlesticksDesigned by Harald Nielsen. Sterling silver. Denmark circa 1930. Large candlesticks, height 3-15/16 inches. 17,500 USD for the pair. Small candlesticks, height 3 inches.

Georg Jensen Pyramid Pattern CandlesticksFive pairs available. Designed by Harald Nielsen. Sterling silver. Denmark circa 1933. Height 1-1/4 inches.

Cartier Paris Six-Piece Tea SetVery heavy quality. France circa 1920. Height approximately 18 inches.

Art Nouveau Austrian CenterpieceWith linear. On original mirror plateau. With wonderfully executed putti. Sterling silver. Austria circa 1890. Approximately 24 inches across.

Monumental American Renaissance Claret JugSterling silver gilt and cut glass. USA circa 1870. Height 20-1/2 inches to top of handle.

Cartier Paris Porcelain and Sterling Silver BoxPorcelain with sterling silver mounts. France circa 1925. Height 1-3/4 inches, diameter 3-1/2.

Cartier New York Strut Clock with Cabochon SapphiresEuropean Watch and Clock Movement. Solid gold and sapphires. Two and a half inches square.

Cartier Compact with Coral & Diamond ThumbpieceSterling silver, enamel, coral, and diamond rosette. In original case. France circa 1930. Diameter 2-1/8 inches.

Cartier Ivory Case with Mother of Pearl SceneIvory case with mother of pearl scene. Clasp and hinges are platinum mounted diamonds and rubies. Signed Cartier in the ivory. In original case. France circa 1930. Mint condition. Dimensions 2-1/2 by 3-1/4 inches.

Pair of Large Scale Jean Després CandlesticksSigned. Large square base with cabochon motif and torch sconces. Silver. France circa 1960. Height 12 inches; base 7 inches square.

Jean Després Three Column Centerpiece BowlSigned. Silver. France circa 1950. Height 6-3/4 inches; width 11-1/4 inches.

Christofle Two-Handled Champagne BucketSterling silver. France circa 1930. Height 8-3/4 inches; width 10-1/2 inches across handles.

Jean Puiforcat Caviar DishSterling silver and rosewood. France circa 1930. Base 6-5/8 inches square; inside diameter 4-1/8 inches.

Art Nouveau Vase with Owl MotifBy G.A.S. Sterling silver, green enamel, and glass. Austria circa 1905. Height 5-1/2 inches.

Pair of David Andersen Enamel CandlesticksSterling silver & enamel. Norway circa 1950. Height 11 inches.

Cigarette Case with Mother of Pearl SceneBlack lacquer enamel with gold bordered mother of pearl cartouche. France circa 1930. Dimensions 3-1/4 by 4-3/8 inches.

Very Rare Peer Smed Garniture Pair of candlesticks and centerpiece bowl. All pieces signed. Hand wrought sterling silver. USA circa 1920. Candlesticks height 9 inches; diameter 3-3/4 inches. Bowl height 4-1/2 inches; diameter 9 inches.

Unique Tiffany & Co. Water Pitcher with Classic Racing YachtsSterling silver. USA circa 1892. Height 8 inches.

New York Yacht Club Napkin RingsSterling silver and enamel. USA circa 1920. Width 2-3/4 inches.

Cartier New York Case with Enamel TroutSterling silver and enamel. USA circa 1940. Dimensions 3 by 4-3/8 inches.

Cartier Dish with Scrolling Wire-work EdgeSterling silver. USA circa 1960. Twelve inches square.

Pair of Monumental Buccellati VasesSterling silver. Italy circa 1960. Height 14-1/2 inches.

Pair of Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Modernist CandlesticksSigned. Sterling silver. Spain circa 1980. Height 15 inches; base 5-1/2 inches.

Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Modernist Water PitcherSigned. Sterling silver. Italy circa 1980. Height 8-1/2 inches.

Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Modernist Covered Tureen on TraySigned. Sterling silver. Italy circa 1980. Tureen height 7-1/2 inches; width 11.5 inches. Tray 16-1/2 inches across handles.

Partners’ Fighting Cocks Paper WeightSterling silver. England circa 1905. Width 9-1/2 inches; height 3 inches.

Large & Unique Cocktail Shaker in the Form of a Golf Bag with ClubsBy Udall & Ballou. Sterling silver. USA circa 1930. Height 15-3/4 inches; width 6 inches including handle.

Emile Puiforcat Wine CoolerRam’s head handles. Sterling silver. France circa 1890. Height 10-1/2 inches; width 10-1/4 inches across handles. handle detail

Tiffany & Co. Native American Buffalo Horn InkwellBuffalo horn and sterling silver. USA circa 1880. Height 6 inches; width 9-1/2 inches.

Art Deco Sterling Silver Mounted DecanterSterling silver and acid-etched glass. France circa 1930. Height 10 inches.

Janesich CompactSterling silver, jade, lapis, and carved labradorite. France circa 1930. Diameter 2-1/4 inches.

Important Georg Jensen Dragonfly Belt BuckleAn important 830 silver open-work belt buckle in the form of a dragonfly with four opals. This piece, unusual for Jensen’s production, shows the influence of French jewelry designer René Lalique. The only other example is in the Georg Jensen Museum in Copenhagen. Designed circa 1904. 3-1/4 by 2 inches.

Art Deco Diamond and Aquamarine BroochDiamonds, aquamarine, and rock crystal set in platinum. England circa 1930. Dimensions 1-1/4 by 1 inches.

Ruser of Beverly Hills Floral Brooch with Natural Pearls, Diamonds, and PlatinumNatural pearls, diamonds, and platinum. USA circa 1940. Height 2 inches.

Retro Gold and Diamond Bracelet with Concealed Watch18k gold and diamonds. Switzerland circa 1940.

Mauboussin BroochPearls, sapphires, 18k gold. France circa 1950. Height 3-1/4 inches.

Antonio Pineda Amethyst NecklaceSterling silver and amethyst. Mexico circa 1960.

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