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.
Size 12" high x 11 7/8" diameter
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.
C21230