Eigel Jensen For Anton Michelsen 1960 Rare Sculptural Three Candles Holder In 925 Sterling Silver
Candles holder designed by Eigel Jensen (1917-2002) for Anton Michelsen.
Very unique, gorgeous and sculptural geometric Scandinavian piece created by Eigel Jensen in Denmark, circa 1960. This display candlestick has been crafted in solid .925/.999 sterling silver, with high polished finish. It is composed by three elements of different heights, with space on top for candles of 13 mm diameter.
Stamped, with the maker's mark, the Danish control silver assay hallmarks, the designer's cartouche EJ for Eigel Jensen and signed, "A. MICHELSEN DENMARK EJ .925 T9".
Has a measures of 5.2 by 4.5 by 4.6 inches (13.2 x 11.4 x 11.7 cm).
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.
Eigel Jensen, was a Danish designer born in 1917. he began working for the renowned firm Anton Michelson as a jewelry designer. He remained with the company for over 40 years, eventually becoming production manager. He designed a wide range of products for the company and was especially productive during the mid-century years, especially the 1950s to 1970s.
Literature: Jörg Schwandt, Simply Danish, for similar examples.
It is in perfect vintage condition with no bumps or marks.
INVENTORY REF: D0000XSIO/.1111
