Offered for sale is an exquisite sterling silver candlestick, design No. 5, by renowned Danish silversmith Georg Jensen, based on a model by celebrated designer Johan Rohde.
Crafted in Denmark in 1949, this elegant candlestick features Rohde's signature balance of classicism and organic form. The fluted, tulip-shaped socket rises above a tiered, circular base with refined detailing and pierced gallery work—hallmarks of early 20th-century Danish modernist design.
Details:Designer: Johan Rohde (1856–1935)
Maker: Georg Jensen Silversmithy
Design Number: 5
Assay Marks: Three towers (Danish silver mark), date letter “J” (for 1949), Georg Jensen oval monogram, and pattern stamp
Material: Sterling silver (.830 or .925 purity typical for the period)
Origin: Copenhagen, Denmark
Height: 7 cm, diameter base 10.2 cm
Weight: 100gr
Very good vintage condition with light surface wear consistent with age. No dents or major scratches. Professionally polished to retain its original brilliance. Marks are clear and legible.