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Georg Jensen Jug

Pair Georg Jensen Solid Silver Sauce Boats / Gravy Jugs Denmark C. 1945-77
Pair Georg Jensen Solid Silver Sauce Boats / Gravy Jugs Denmark C. 1945-77

Pair Georg Jensen Solid Silver Sauce Boats / Gravy Jugs Denmark C. 1945-77

By Georg Jensen

Located in London, GB

A pair of magnificent Sterling Silver Sauce Boats by Georg Jensen with gorgeous blossom inspired handles.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Arts and Crafts Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Henning Koppel for Georg Jensen, Modernist Sterling Silver Jug
Henning Koppel for Georg Jensen, Modernist Sterling Silver Jug

Henning Koppel for Georg Jensen, Modernist Sterling Silver Jug

Located in København, Copenhagen

Henning Koppel for Georg Jensen. Modernist sterling silver jug. 'The Pregnant Duck'.

Category

20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

"Quack" Thermos Jug by Maria Berntsen for Georg Jensen, 1990s
"Quack" Thermos Jug by Maria Berntsen for Georg Jensen, 1990s

"Quack" Thermos Jug by Maria Berntsen for Georg Jensen, 1990s

By Maria Berntsen

Located in Linkebeek, BE

Danish furniture - Design - Vintage Measures : 14x23cm H:16cm Materials : Plastic - Metal Country of Origin Denmark Launched in the 1990s, this pitcher has become an iconic design p...

Category

Late 20th Century Danish Modern Pitchers

Materials

Metal

Henning Koppel for Georg Jensen, Rare Jug in Sterling Silver, 1960s
Henning Koppel for Georg Jensen, Rare Jug in Sterling Silver, 1960s

Henning Koppel for Georg Jensen, Rare Jug in Sterling Silver, 1960s

Located in København, Copenhagen

Henning Koppel for Georg Jensen, rare jug in sterling silver. 1960s.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Art Nouveau Teapot and Milk Jug in Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Art Nouveau Teapot and Milk Jug in Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Art Nouveau Teapot and Milk Jug in Sterling Silver

Located in København, Copenhagen

Georg Jensen Art Nouveau teapot and milk jug in sterling silver with handle and knob in ebony.

Category

20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

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Thermos jug model Quack designed by Maria Berntsen for Georg Jensen
Thermos jug model Quack designed by Maria Berntsen for Georg Jensen

Thermos jug model Quack designed by Maria Berntsen for Georg Jensen

By Georg Jensen

Located in Berlin, DE

Thermos jug model Quack, designed by Maria Berntsen for Georg Jensen in the 1990s.

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Mid-20th Century German Scandinavian Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Plastic

Silver Cream Jug Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Cup by Harald Nielsen 1938 Denmark
Silver Cream Jug Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Cup by Harald Nielsen 1938 Denmark

Silver Cream Jug Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Cup by Harald Nielsen 1938 Denmark

By Harald Nielsen, Georg Jensen

Located in Antwerpen, BE

This elegant cream jug exemplifies Georg Jensen's renowned craftsmanship and timeless design.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Large Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Ornamental Cream and Sugar
Large Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Ornamental Cream and Sugar

Large Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Ornamental Cream and Sugar

By Georg Jensen

Located in Vancouver, BC

A superb Georg Jensen sterling silver ornamental cream jug and sugar bowl, design #235B (designed by Georg Jensen in 1917).

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Danish Silver Jug or Pitcher, Denmark, c 1945-1977 407A Grape
Georg Jensen Danish Silver Jug or Pitcher, Denmark, c 1945-1977 407A Grape

Georg Jensen Danish Silver Jug or Pitcher, Denmark, c 1945-1977 407A Grape

By Georg Jensen

Located in London, GB

A magnificent sterling Silver Georg Jensen Jug with a wooden handle and embellished with a grape and vine motif.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Arts and Crafts Pitchers

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen "Pregnant Duck" Jug
Georg Jensen "Pregnant Duck" Jug

Georg Jensen "Pregnant Duck" Jug

By Georg Jensen

Located in London, GB

This wonderful jug was designed by Henning Koppel for Georg Jensen in 1951 and almost immediately acquired the nickname of the "pregnant duck".

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Jug
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Jug

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Jug

By Georg Jensen

Located in London, GB

A Georg Jensen sterling silver jug originally designed by Sigvard Bernadotte in 1938.

Category

20th Century Danish Pitchers

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Danish Sterling Silver Cream Jug / Creamer, Arts and Crafts Style
Antique Danish Sterling Silver Cream Jug / Creamer, Arts and Crafts Style

Antique Danish Sterling Silver Cream Jug / Creamer, Arts and Crafts Style

By Georg Jensen

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

The hallmarks struck to this cream jug include: Maker's mark: Georg Jensen (this mark was used between 1925-1932.)

Category

Vintage 1920s English Arts and Crafts Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Blossom Large Cream Jug Number 2D
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Blossom Large Cream Jug Number 2D

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Blossom Large Cream Jug Number 2D

Located in København, Copenhagen

Georg Jensen sterling silver blossom large cream jug number 2D.

Category

20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Blossom Large Cream Jug Number 2D.
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Blossom Large Cream Jug Number 2D.

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Blossom Large Cream Jug Number 2D.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Georg Jensen sterling silver Blossom large cream jug Number 2D.

Category

20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

Johan Rohde for Georg Jensen, Kosmos Cream Jug in Sterling Silver
Johan Rohde for Georg Jensen, Kosmos Cream Jug in Sterling Silver

Johan Rohde for Georg Jensen, Kosmos Cream Jug in Sterling Silver

Located in København, Copenhagen

Johan Rohde for Georg Jensen. Kosmos cream jug in sterling silver with ebony handle.

Category

20th Century Danish Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Art Nouveau Teapot and Milk Jug in Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Art Nouveau Teapot and Milk Jug in Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Art Nouveau Teapot and Milk Jug in Sterling Silver

Located in København, Copenhagen

Georg Jensen Art Nouveau teapot and milk jug in sterling silver with handle and knob in ebony.

Category

20th Century Danish Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Art Deco Sterling Silver Jug in Fluted Style, Model Number 856
Georg Jensen Art Deco Sterling Silver Jug in Fluted Style, Model Number 856

Georg Jensen Art Deco Sterling Silver Jug in Fluted Style, Model Number 856

Located in København, Copenhagen

Georg Jensen art deco sterling silver jug in fluted style, model number 856.

Category

20th Century Danish Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Arts & Crafts Style Sterling Silver Three-Piece Tea Service
Antique Arts & Crafts Style Sterling Silver Three-Piece Tea Service

Antique Arts & Crafts Style Sterling Silver Three-Piece Tea Service

By Charles S. Green & Co.

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

The lower portion of the handle features a cast and applied scroll and ball design; this formation reflects the design and style of the renowned silversmith Georg Jensen. The crea...

Category

20th Century English Arts and Crafts Tea Sets

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Blossom Large Cream Jug Number 2D
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Blossom Large Cream Jug Number 2D

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Blossom Large Cream Jug Number 2D

Located in København, Copenhagen

Georg Jensen sterling silver blossom large cream jug number 2D.

Category

Vintage 1920s Danish Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Georg Jensen Milk Jug #180
Vintage Georg Jensen Milk Jug #180

Vintage Georg Jensen Milk Jug #180

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H 5.04 in Dm 2.76 in

Vintage Georg Jensen Milk Jug #180

By Georg Jensen

Located in Hellerup, Hellerup

This is a sterling silver Georg Jensen milk jug, design #180 by Georg Jensen from circa 1918.

Category

Vintage 1910s Danish Art Nouveau Pitchers

Materials

Silver

Rare Georg Jensen Syrup Jug 385E by Jorgen Jensen
Rare Georg Jensen Syrup Jug 385E by Jorgen Jensen

Rare Georg Jensen Syrup Jug 385E by Jorgen Jensen

By Georg Jensen, Jorgen Jensen

Located in Hellerup, Hellerup

This is a rarely seen sterling silver Georg Jensen syrup jug with grape decorations on the hinged lid and under the ebony handle, design #385E by Jorgen Jensen, one of Georg Jensen’s...

Category

Vintage 1920s Danish Art Deco Pitchers

Materials

Silver

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Jug with Round Handle No. 744
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Jug with Round Handle No. 744

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Jug with Round Handle No. 744

By Georg Jensen

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Georg Jensen sterling silver jug with round handle no. 744 by Gustav Pedersen.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Art Deco Pitchers

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Bernadotte Creamer Jug by Prince Sigvard Bernadotte
Georg Jensen Bernadotte Creamer Jug by Prince Sigvard Bernadotte

Georg Jensen Bernadotte Creamer Jug by Prince Sigvard Bernadotte

By Georg Jensen, Sigvard Bernadotte

Located in New York, NY

The Swedish Prince Sigvard Bernadotte designed his very first product with Georg Jensen back in 1931: it was a milk jug in the finest sterling silver, inspired by the Functionalist m...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Stainless Steel

Georg Jensen Beak Thermo Jug in Stainless Steel by Maria Bernsten
Georg Jensen Beak Thermo Jug in Stainless Steel by Maria Bernsten

Georg Jensen Beak Thermo Jug in Stainless Steel by Maria Bernsten

By Maria Berntsen, Georg Jensen

Located in New York, NY

Tall and stately, it observes the world – or the world of the table – with the pride of an Emperor Penguin, its inspiration. Its rounded form is aerodynamic and elegant. Its unique s...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Tableware

Materials

Stainless Steel

Georg Jensen Large Bernadotte Thermo Jug in Steel Finish by Sigvard Bernadotte
Georg Jensen Large Bernadotte Thermo Jug in Steel Finish by Sigvard Bernadotte

Georg Jensen Large Bernadotte Thermo Jug in Steel Finish by Sigvard Bernadotte

By Georg Jensen, Sigvard Bernadotte

Located in New York, NY

Originally designed as a jug, the Bernadotte vacuum jug retains the original form for a unique combination of old meets new. The original Bernadotte jug dates from 1938. At that time...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Tableware

Materials

Stainless Steel

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