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"Hand Mirror w/ Dolphin Motif, " Rare Art Deco Sterling Silver by Nielsen/Jensen

About the Item

An iconic Art Deco design, crafted in sterling silver by Harald Nielsen for George Jensen -- arguably the most renowned silversmith in the world at the time -- this hand mirror features a sleek, streamlined form and a delightful dolphin form on the reverse side. The overall shape of the mirror is very modern and streamlined, but where the handle joins the round mirror, Nielsen included classic Art Deco geometric motifs -- small spheres and radiating forms. Although Denmark and Sweden provided a nurturing environment for several remarkable silversmiths in the Art Deco period, Jensen was incontestably the most celebrated and successful, and for many years, Nielsen was one of his leading designers. In the 1950s, after Jensen's death, Nielsen was the director of the firm. The mirror is very well marked on its edge.
  • Creator:
    Georg Jensen (Maker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 9 in (22.86 cm)Width: 5 in (12.7 cm)Depth: 0.25 in (6.35 mm)
  • Style:
    Art Deco (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
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  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa Late 1920s-1930s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Overall excellent; superficial scuffs and scratches.
  • Seller Location:
    Philadelphia, PA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU865133441142

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