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Grand Prix

Fork
1942 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

This fork 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

Categories
Object type
TitleGrand Prix (series title)
Materials and techniques
Sterling silver
Brief description
Silver, designed and made by Kay Bojesen Silversmiths, 1938-1942
Physical description
Fork, sterling silver, the fork has a flat, slightly tapering handle with four, tapering prongs rising from a broad, almost square base.
Dimensions
  • Length: 7.5in
  • Width: 1.125in
  • Prongs depth: 1in
Marks and inscriptions
The back of the handle bears the Kay Bojesen trade mark.
Credit line
Given by Kay Bojesen Silversmiths
Object history
This fork 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 fork 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.805-1968

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Record createdNovember 2, 2006
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