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Anton Michelsen 1968 Geometric Earrings for Royal Copenhagen Sterling Porcelain

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Spatialism earrings designed by Anton Michelsen for Royal Copenhagen. A vintage modernist geometric earrings, created in Denmark by Anton Michelsen for the porcelain company of Royal Copenhagen, back in the 1960's. These pair of clips earrings has been crafted in .925/.999 sterling silver and embellished with a pair of circles made of glazed white porcelain. Those elements are arranged with spheres of different sizings that emerge from the porcelaine creating a spatialism sculptural composition. Rare pieces, produced in very limited quantities in the late 1960’s as part of the ‘Royal Bini’ collection of ceramic jewelry produced by Royal Copenhagen after the acquisition of Georg Jensen. This collection was sold exclusively through the Georg Jensen shop in Copenhagen in the late 1960’s. The earrings, itself, like the rest of the collection, are sleek, refined and of high impact. They have a total weight of 15.3 Grams and a diameter of 31 mm (1.22 Inches). Stamped with the maker's mark for Royal Copenhagen, the Danish hallmarks and signed, "A.M. DENMARK STERLING 925". Anton Michelsen (1809–1877) was born 1809 in Copenhagen Denmark, he completed a goldsmith's apprenticeship in Odense in 1839 before moving back to Copenhagen where he continued his training in Dyrkoph's and court goldsmith J.B. Dalhoff's workshops. He also attended the Royal Danish Academy of Arts where he was influenced by Gustavfriedrich Hersch. In 1836, he went on a long journey abroad, working in some of the leading goldsmiths in Germany and Paris. He established his own goldsmith in Gothersgade, Copenhagen when he returned to Denmark in 1841. He immediately won the attention of the royal family and the king Christian VIII charged him with executing all Danish orders with title of royal court and order jeweler. Michelsen was the only Danish goldsmith who was represented at the Exposition Universelle in Paris in 1855. The company of A. Michelsen, was a leading Danish jeweler founded in 1841 by Anton Michelsen in Copenhagen. It was responsible for executing all Danish royal orders and was absorbed by the Georg Jensen company in 1985. Note: "The Royal Bini was a new jewelry idea created by The Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Manufactory ceramists Doreen Middelboe, Bodil Buch, Nils Thorsson and goldsmith Jen Windfeld-Hansen in cooperation with A. MIchelsen's workshops." circa 1968. Collateral: It is accompanied by a presentation jewelry box. Condition: The overall condition of this pair is very good. Beside the little normal wear, there is no damage to the silver or the porcelain. This piece has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity. INVENTORY REF: E0000AEMB/1111
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  • Weight:
    15.3 g
  • Dimensions:
    Width: 1.22 in (30.99 mm)Depth: 0.12 in (3.05 mm)Diameter: 1.22 in (30.99 mm)Length: 1.22 in (30.99 mm)
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    1968
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. The overall condition of this pair is very good. Beside the little normal wear, there is no damage to the silver or the porcelain. This piece has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity.
  • Seller Location:
    Miami, FL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: E0000AEMB/11111stDibs: LU2690216147012

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