Rare Georg Jensen 18kt Gold Egg Bonbonnière

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The rare 18kt gold Georg Jensen bonbonnière is an exquisite piece of hollowware/jewelry designed to adorn the home with elegance and charm. This bonbonnière is a testament to the meticulous craftsmanship of Georg Jensen, a renowned silversmith from Copenhagen, Denmark. Handcrafted from 18kt gold, this bonbonnière showcases a perfect blend of opulence and sophistication. It features a single captivating ruby, which serves as the centerpiece, drawing attention with its rich red hue. The ruby exudes a sense of luxury and adds a touch of vibrancy to the overall design. Accompanying the ruby are four oval black agates, which provide a striking contrast against the radiant gold. The black agates display a smooth and polished surface, adding a sense of depth and texture to the bonbonnière. Their dark color creates an intriguing visual appeal that complements the overall aesthetics. In addition to the black agates, six small green agate stones are meticulously placed to enhance the bonbonnière’s allure. The green agate stones introduce a refreshing burst of color, infusing the piece with a natural and organic touch. Their delicate size and vibrant green hue contribute to the intricate details of the overall design. The bonbonnière is a true work of art, handcrafted with precision and adorned with beautifully hand-chased floral details. These intricate floral motifs, delicately engraved into the gold surface, exhibit the skilled craftsmanship and attention to detail for which Georg Jensen is renowned. The floral patterns add a sense of whimsy and grace to the bonbonnière, creating a captivating visual display. Measuring approximately L: 4½”, W: 3 1/8″, H: 3″ (11.4cm, 7.9cm, 7.6cm), this bonbonnière showcases compact dimensions that make it a versatile and decorative piece for any setting. Its size allows it to be displayed prominently on a mantelpiece, a vanity, or a coffee table, effortlessly elevating the aesthetic appeal of any room. With a gross weight of approximately 11.99oz (340g), the bonbonnière possesses a substantial feel, emphasizing its high-quality craftsmanship and solid construction. Its weight further adds to the sense of luxury and durability that this remarkable piece exudes. The bonbonnière is marked with the Georg Jensen hallmark, a symbol of authenticity and excellence in silversmithing. Handcrafted at the Georg Jensen Silversmithy in Copenhagen, Denmark, this bonbonnière exemplifies the timeless design and enduring quality that Georg Jensen’s creations are celebrated for. In excellent condition, this bonbonnière has been stored with utmost care, ensuring that its beauty and integrity remain intact. It stands as a testament to the enduring allure and artistry of Georg Jensen’s creations, offering a unique and captivating piece of jewelry for the home.

Creator:
Georg Jensen (Manufacturer)
Dimensions:
Height: 3 in (7.62 cm)Width: 4.5 in (11.43 cm)Depth: 3.5 in (8.89 cm)
Style:
Art Nouveau (In the Style Of)
Materials and Techniques:
Sterling Silver,Hand-Crafted
Place of Origin:
Europe
Period:
1970-1979
Date of Manufacture:
1970
Condition:
Seller Location:
Hellerup, DK
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU8418235303382
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For over a century, Georg Jensen has produced some of the finest objects in Scandinavian modern design, including silver tableware, serving pieces, home decor, jewelry and more, frequently partnering with leading artisans to expand its offerings and respond to shifting tastes. Known for minimal aesthetics that reference nature, the craftsmanship of this legendary Danish silverware firm has regularly married function with thoughtful and beautiful design.

Founder Georg Jensen (1866–1935) was born in the small town of Radvaad, Denmark, and began his training as a goldsmith at 14. After studying sculpture and then training with master silversmith Mogens Ballin, he established his own silver business in Copenhagen in 1904. By 1918, the company was successful enough to open a shop in Paris.

Jensen’s firm produced an incredibly vast range of silver objects, from serving dishes and barware to centerpieces and chandeliers. For his early work, which bore ornate floral details and other organic forms of Art Nouveau, Jensen looked to the splendors of the natural world. The 1905 Blossom teapot, for instance, was topped with a magnolia bud and deftly balanced on toad feet, while some of Jensen’s best-known flatware patterns included Lily of the Valley, introduced in 1913, and Acorn, which debuted in 1915.

Collaboration with outside designers, long before such partnerships were common in design, would lead to some of the company’s most popular and enduring work of the mid-century. Sigvard Bernadotte and Vivianna Torun Bülow-Hübe created collections, as did Henning Koppel, whose curvy 1952 Pregnant Duck pitcher is a Georg Jensen classic.

After evolving and expanding throughout the 20th century, Georg Jensen was acquired by Investcorp in 2012. Today, the company is a global luxury brand with more than 1,000 stores around the world. It continues to produce seductive new pieces, such as a tea service made with Marc Newson in 2015, as well as timeless heritage designs, including the relaunch in 2019 of the 1018 solid sterling-silver Tureen 270. In 2020, the firm introduced the Jardinière 1505. Sculptural and richly decorative, the never-before-realized showpiece is hand-hammered from sheets of the finest sterling silver and is based on a 1915 sketch from Jensen’s archives.

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