C. FJERDINGSTAD – MODERNIST STERLING SILVER TEA/COFFEE SERVICE CIRCA 1950

Modernist solid silver tea/coffee service in an oval shape consisting of a teapot, a coffee maker, a milk jug and a sugar bowl. Each piece has a cover whose grip is fixed on an oval resin plate. Slight crack on a resin plate.

Dimensions / teapot: 21 cm x 9 cm height 12 cm - Coffee maker 19 cm x 7,5 cm height 16 cm

                     Sugar bowl 10,5 cm x8,5 cm height 8,5 cm – Milk pot 12 cmx6 cm height 8,5 cm

Material: Silver 1st title 950/°°

Weight: 1616 gr.

Hallmark: MINERVE – N°065

Goldsmith: CHRISTIAN FJERDINGSTAD (1891-1968)

Origin: France / Paris

CHRISTIAN FJERDINGSTAD (1891-1968)

Christian Fjerdingstad is an extraordinary goldsmith, of Danish origin and French at heart. His artistic work is distinctly marked by these two influences. He knew how to create an art mixing finesse and modernity, thus renewing the stylistic language of goldsmithing.

Christian Fjerdingstad undoubtedly represents the link between Puiforcat and Jensen through the characteristics of his work. Inspired by mechanical parts in form or detail, he would temper this modernity with touches of poetry. Thus, he used mineral or synthetic materials in ornamental elements, such as amber, ivory or horn which referred to the nature he admired so much.

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