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Lidded Art Nouveau Pewter Box by Georg Nilsson for Gerotin, Denmark, 1920s.
About the Item
A beautiful Art Nouveau / early Art Deco lidded pewter box with amazing patina.
Handmade by Georg Nilsson for Gerotin, Denmark, 1920s.
Great original condition, with some light scratches and scuffs. Inscription underneath.
Impressed with makers mark.
Gero, originally established under the name Gerotin, was one of Denmark's most influential manufacturers of silver-plated tableware and stainless-steel household objects during the twentieth century. Founded in Copenhagen in 1920 by Gerhard Rosenberg, the company emerged at a time when Scandinavian design was moving toward greater simplicity, functionality, and affordability. Rather than concentrating exclusively on precious metals, Gero sought to bring well-designed, high-quality tableware to a broader public through the use of silver plate and, later, stainless steel.
The firm's original name, Gerotin, was derived from the first syllable of its founder's given name, Gerhard Rosenberg, combined with tin, the Danish word for pewter. The name reflected the company's early association with pewter manufacture before its production expanded to include silver-plated wares and, later, stainless-steel tableware. As the business grew and gained an international reputation, the name was shortened simply to Gero, under which it became widely known.
From its earliest years, Gero collaborated with some of Denmark's leading artists, architects, and industrial designers, placing great emphasis on the union of skilled craftsmanship and modern industrial production. The company's products reflected the ideals of Danish functionalism, characterized by clean lines, restrained ornamentation, and careful attention to proportion and usability. Its catalogues included an extensive range of cutlery, serving pieces, coffee and tea services, trays, candlesticks, and decorative household objects, many of which became staples of Danish homes throughout the mid-twentieth century.
Gero's greatest success came during the post-war decades, when Scandinavian design achieved international recognition. The company played an important role in introducing Danish design to export markets, producing objects that combined elegant aesthetics with practical everyday use. While many of its products were silver-plated, Gero was also among the Danish firms that embraced stainless steel as a durable and modern material, allowing contemporary design to reach an even wider audience.
Throughout its history, Gero worked with a number of notable designers whose creations helped define the company's visual identity. Their designs reflected changing tastes while remaining rooted in the Scandinavian principles of quality, honesty of materials, and functional beauty. Today, many Gero designs are sought after by collectors of twentieth-century Scandinavian decorative arts and are appreciated for their timeless appearance and excellent craftsmanship.
Although the company eventually ceased production as the Danish tableware industry underwent major structural changes in the late twentieth century, Gero remains an important chapter in the history of Danish industrial design. Its products continue to be collected and used, representing an era when thoughtful design, high manufacturing standards, and everyday functionality came together to define the international reputation of Danish decorative arts.
- Creator:A. Dragsted (Manufacturer)
- Similar to:Edvin Ollers (Designer)Just Andersen (Manufacturer)Svenskt Tenn (Manufacturer)
- Dimensions:Height: 7.68 in (19.5 cm)Diameter: 4.73 in (12 cm)
- Style:Art Nouveau (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1920-1929
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Malmö, SE
- Reference Number:Seller: 11141stDibs: LU8317250857622
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