$1,800

Denmark
circa 1950’s

'Obelisk' flatware set designed in 1954 by Erik Herlow for Universal Steel of Denmark and retailed worldwide by Georg Jensen. Each technically innovative piece was wrought from a single piece of 18/8 stainless steel, then hand-finished with a brushed surface on the handles. Complete 6 piece service for 12 (dinner forks, salad forks, soup spoons, teaspoons, dinner knives, butter knives) plus 2 serving pieces, 74 pieces in all. Stamped manufacturer's mark and artist's cipher to each piece EH/Copenhagen Cutlery Denmark'. Measurements are of the dinner fork. Price is for the set.

Condition
Good original condition with fine scratches consistent with age and use. Structurally fine.

Measurements
Height: 0.63 in.
Width/length: 7.5 in.
Depth: 0.88 in.

Specifications
Number of items: 74
Materials/techniques: Stainless steel