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Pair of 1920s Arts and Crafts Pewter Candle Holders by Just Andersen, Denmark

About the Item

A pair of 1920s Arts and Crafts pewter candle holders designed by Just Andersen, Denmark. The candle holders are in good vintage condition and marked with Just Andersen's triangle mark as well as with the model number - 1799. Just Andersen (1884-1943) was born in Greenland, but moved to Denmark, where he trained as a silversmith. After he finished his studies at first the Danish Royal Academy of Art and after that The School of Danish Crafts in 1912 he designed works for the world famous Danish silversmith Georg Jensen. In 1918 he established himself with his own silversmith business "Just Andersen" that over the next almost 40 years produced a huge variety of decorative pieces. He is credited with inventing a special metal alloy he called "disko," named after Disko Bay in his native Greenland. The alloy included certain proportions of lead, tin and antinomy, and closely resembled bronze.
  • Creator:
    Just Andersen (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 5.91 in (15 cm)Width: 10.63 in (27 cm)Depth: 2.96 in (7.5 cm)
  • Style:
    Arts and Crafts (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1920s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU7049230654142
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