Georg Jensen (Danish 1866-1935)
Large Sterling Grape Tazza 264B
large Georg Jensen sterling silver compote or tazza in the grape pattern, the spreading circular base rising to a spiral fluted stem surmounted by fruit-laden vines, surmounted by large spot-hammered bowl with flaring rim. Bears impressed hallmarks to underside Georg Jensen post 1945, Denmark Sterling and pattern number 264B.
The iconic Georg Jensen Grape Tazza was designed by Georg Jensen in 1918, and was made in 4 sizes of which this is the largest and most impressive. The grape cluster decoration is one of Jensen's most popular holloware designs and also used in candlesticks no. 264. A photograph of this bowl was taken at the 1939 World's Fair from the Danish Booth at the Exposition.
Size: 12 h x 11 7/8 d in
C21230