Georg Jensen Solid Silver Egg Cup "pyramid," No. 585, Art Deco Design By Harald Nielsen

Georg Jensen Pyramid sterling silver egg cup No. 585 – rare pre-war Art Deco silver, designed by Harald Nielsen around 1932, Copenhagen 1933–1944.

Harald Nielsen, Georg Jensen Pyramid egg cup in sterling silver 925 – original Danish silverware from the 1930s, matching the famous Pyramid flatware pattern No. 15.

Georg Jensen Art Deco silver – collectible Pyramid egg cup model 585, early sterling silver production by Georg Jensen Silversmithy, Denmark.

Georg Jensen – Pyramid Sterling Silver Egg Cup No. 585, 1933–1944

Rare, high-quality Art Deco egg cup in sterling silver, matching the famous Georg Jensen Pyramid flatware pattern No. 15.

Model: Pyramid Collection, No. 585

Design: Harald Nielsen, circa 1932

Manufacturer: Georg Jensen Silversmithy, Copenhagen, Denmark, 1933–1944.

Material: Sterling silver 925.

Dimensions: Height 3.6 cm, weight approximately 40 g.
1 inch = 2.54 cm

Condition: Very good.

History:

Harald Nielsen (1892–1977) was one of the leading designers of the Georg Jensen Silversmithy. His Pyramid collection became one of the most successful Danish Art Deco silver designs.

The distinctive geometric Pyramid motif represents the transition from the floral ornamentation of Art Nouveau to the restrained modern design of the 1930s.

Egg cup No. 585 is a desirable addition to the Georg Jensen Pyramid sterling silver flatware service.

The model is illustrated in the Georg Jensen silver sales catalogue, Copenhagen, 1936.

Literature:
Janet Drucker: Georg Jensen. A Tradition of Splendid Silver, 1997.

Keywords: Georg Jensen, Harald Nielsen, Pyramid, Pyramide, sterling silver egg cup, egg cup 585, Art Deco silver, Danish silver, Georg Jensen Pyramid flatware, Pyramid pattern No. 15, Danish Design, Georg Jensen Silversmithy, Copenhagen 1933–1944, pre-war sterling silver.