48 Pc. Mardi Jo Cohen Sterling Silver, Blue Formica, & Cabochon Flatware Service
By Mardi-jo Cohen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine signed flatware service.
By Mardi Jo Cohen.
In sterling silver with a strong Memphis School and Pop Art design influence.
Comprising 48 pieces:
12 knives with blue formica inlaid handles
12 knives with circular blue formica inlaid decoration.
11 forks with blue formica handles, circular blue formica dots (1), and green cabochons (1)
1 fork with blue formica inlay handle, circular blue formica dot (2), and green cabochon (1)
11 forks with circular blue formica inlay (2) and green cabochons (1)
1 fork with circular blue formica inlay (1), green cabochon (1), and a missing inlay dot.
Each signed to the reverse.
Cohen is a graduate of Tyler School of Art in Philadelphia, one of many of the great jewelry maker's to come through that school. Her work is held in numerous public & private collections.
Simply a wonderful retro flatware service!
Date:
2002
Overall Condition:
They in overall good, as-pictured, used estate condition.
Condition Details:
One of the forks is missing blue formica inlay. Otherwise, there are some fine & light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age.
Maker:
Mardi Jo Cohen
Marks:
Signed to the reverse of each with "Mardi Cohen...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Laminate Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass