Grand Prix
Fish Knife
1942 (made)
1942 (made)
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| Place of origin |
This fish knife forms part of a suite of tableware designed by Kay Bojesen, Silversmiths, Copenhagen. Most of the suite was designed in 1938 but several additional pieces were designed at a later date. The design became entitled "Grand Prix" when it was awarded a Grand Prix at the Milan Triennale of 1951.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Title | Grand Prix (series title) |
| Materials and techniques | Sterling silver |
| Brief description | Silver, designed and made by Kay Bojesen Silversmiths, Copenhgaen, 1938-1942. |
| Physical description | Fish knife, sterling silver; the knife has a flat, slightly tapering handle which curves down to form the base of the broader blade. The blade rises up at an angle from its base; it is straight on one side and curved on the other. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | The back of the handle bears the Kay Bojesen trade mark. |
| Credit line | Given by Kay Bojesen Silversmiths |
| Object history | This fish knife forms part of a suite of tableware designed by Kay Bojesen, Silversmiths, Copenhagen. Most of the suite was designed in 1938 but several additional pieces were designed at a later date. The design became entitled "Grand Prix" when it was awarded a Grand Prix at the Milan Triennale of 1951. |
| Summary | This fish knife forms part of a suite of tableware designed by Kay Bojesen, Silversmiths, Copenhagen. Most of the suite was designed in 1938 but several additional pieces were designed at a later date. The design became entitled "Grand Prix" when it was awarded a Grand Prix at the Milan Triennale of 1951. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | CIRC.807-1968 |
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| Record created | April 19, 2005 |
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