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1955

  • Work on this object began.

1960

  • Work on this object ended.

1982

  • We acquired this object.

2011

2025

  • You found it!

Centerpiece Centerpiece

This is a centerpiece. It was designed by Henning Koppel and manufactured by Georg Jensen Sølvsmedie. It is dated 1955–60 and we acquired it in 1982. Its medium is silver. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Judge & Mrs. Walter Mansfield. It is credited Gift of Judge and Mrs. Walter Mansfield.

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Its dimensions are

H x W x D: 14 × 41.3 × 30.5 cm (5 1/2 in. × 16 1/4 in. × 12 in.)

It has the following markings

On underside of centerpiece: [1] “HK” in an oval below “DESSIN”, impressed (designer’s mark) [2] “GEORG / JENSEN” within an oval of beads, impressed (manufacturer’s mark, 1945–) [3] “DENMARK” and “STERLING”, impressed (standard mark, Denmark) [4] “925S”, impressed (standard mark) [5] “1083”, impressed (model number)

Cite this object as

Centerpiece Centerpiece; Designed by Henning Koppel (Danish, 1918 – 1981); Manufactured by Georg Jensen Sølvsmedie (Denmark); Denmark; silver; H x W x D: 14 × 41.3 × 30.5 cm (5 1/2 in. × 16 1/4 in. × 12 in.); Gift of Judge and Mrs. Walter Mansfield; 1982-82-1-a,b

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