Jewellery, Watches, Silver and Objects of Vertu

A silver and lapis lazuli necklace, design No. 30A, by Georg Jensen, 1933-1944, the row of stylised ‘Poppy’ flowerheads, each set with a circular lapis lazuli cabochon and with oval-shaped links between, maker’s mark ‘GJ’ in a rectangular punch, stamped ‘STERLING DENMARK’, numbered ‘30A’, length 43.5cm. £1,000-£1,500

This lot is to be sold as part of a special collection, A Private Collection of Georg Jensen Jewellery.

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This flowerhead design was illustrated on page 16 of the 1952 sales catalogue for George Jensen Inc, the New York City store at 667 Fifth Avenue, and described as the ‘Poppy’ design.
See: Janet Drucker & William Drucker, Georg Jensen: 20th century Designs, pub Schiffer. 2002, page xxvi.

Poppy head diameter 19mm. Light wear to reverse, and some tarnish visible around the chain links. Stamped marks clear. Overall good condition.
Gross weight 50gm.