Featured Copenhagen and Grann & Laglye Marks

Well that is very exciting. It enhances the piece in my eyes. I was wondering why a silversmith would make a cap to a jar, rather than mass factory production. Not that I think that these were not cranked out based on a formula, but it looks like this piece may be all hand done.

 

I've see the splendor of some of your pieces, which always leave me awestruck. Simple utility made into works of art.

 

Also, "quality" metal mounts were not used by silversmiths upon low quality moulded glass items. You would expect to find copper, brass or chrome plated metal being used with mass produced items, or in some instances bronze.

 

That's sweet - it's what keeps me a bit 'spoon-obsessed'...


Since we've already gone off on tangents, here are a couple of old pics of various spoons (and a fork) - the third in the first pic is Evald Nielsen's No.15 w/lapis:







~Cheryl

 

It never ceases to amaze me that you have found all these treasures. Thanks so much for sharing them. The bottom set is a riot of artistic exuberance. I love the little gem flowers in the ornate basket; the sunflower in the bowl below a huge green stone; the South American idol carved above the sun dial in the bowl. All of them are marvelous.

 

I'm starting to realize that as we talk. I am a neophyte collector. This is why I have so many questions, and I appreciate you taking the time to comment.

 

Its no different than today. Take perfume bottles for example. One factory produces the fragrance, another produces the bottle, and a 3rd factory makes the packaging & presentation box. Silversmiths, cannot produce glass or vice versa. and its been this way for centuries.

 

To be truthful, when first viewed, suspected it might be a marriage, the glass atypical for Danish silver, but they look to be well fitted and are attractive together. The pieces below, the glass of simpler design, would be more typical:










Grann & Laglye was a fairly large firm, in business for over a century (became Toxvaerd a few years back), and like Georg Jensen, their shop would have had included mechanical production, as well as many craftsmen doing hand-work and finishing - here is the same cast finial as yours on a coffee pot:





~Cheryl

 

Georg Jenson items are highly desirable and command high prices too! The Baccarat example that you've added, demonstrates the bringing together of two different makers of quality items.

 

Thanks - glad you like them! My spoons really are a bit of an obsession...

Quick IDs (they're all silver, of varying quality) - 1st pic: Chinese Export w/marble sphere, Polish w/Baltic amber, Danish w/lapis, Japanese Arita porcelain scene w/geisha, English w/Wedgwood jasper sphere, and Japanese w/caged cultured pearl.

2nd pic: mid 19th C. Dutch w/agate, Indonesian 'Yogya' w/agate, Indonesian 'Yogya' w/nephrite, Brazilian w/raw amethyst, peridot, rose quartz, and aquamarine, Mexican w/green onyx, and Dominican w/Larimar.

~Cheryl

 

I had the same question at first. A fairly simple lid and a complex bowl. But as you said they fit together very well even after 60 years. I love you found the finial. It must have been one of their signatures. I appreciate you tracking these pieces down. I wasn't getting anywhere after hours of seatching.

 

That makes sense. I figured my piece may have been part of a vanity set. Thank you.

 

So fascinating, that these ordinary objects have been taken up an art form all over the world. It's amazing also that you know their origins. I would have never guessed the Arita enamel one was Japanese. Thanks for sharing these details.

 

I was schooled here about Georg Jenson, when I found a necklace in a thrift shop.
Danish Silver Necklace Marks - Help | Antiques Board (antiquers.com) Otherwise, I would have had no clue. But I get your point. Quality top means quality bottom.

 

Heh, I have quite a few others incorporating materials other than silver, the latest with Scottish agate insets, like the 'pebble' brooches. The Arita is a tiny porcelain plaque, and not at all uncommon: https://www.google.com/search?hl=en...BAJIBAJgBAKoBC2d3cy13aXotaW1nsAEK&sclient=img

~Cheryl

 

Just like Shania Twain. LOL

 

Yay!!! What a nice item, and I love the marks...I'm reminded now (and forever) that seeing three towers is great, and seeing two towers isn't so great.

 

You are a great teacher. I knew to look for tiny marks. The store manager said she saw them but didn’t bother to look.

 

I just try to share what I learn along the way...it wasn't too long ago that I knew zero about silver, and this forum gave me the foundation to learn a lot more. I'm still learning everyday but what I absolutely love the most is hearing that I've helped someone else along the journey! I'm beyond proud of your find and your accomplishments

 

Every time I look at a piece that may be silver, your advice, so generously given, runs through my head.