Description:
Georg Jensen Samovar
Sterling silver, ebony
Design 159, designed in 1912 by Georg Jensen, c. 1930
Lobed pot with ebony handle, conforming heat unit on openwork and beaded stand, marked Georg Jensen surmounted by crown and GI925S, 159, ht. 12 in.
Estimate $6,000-8,000
Only notable defect ebony handle to heating element has a chip. Weight WITH ebony 63 troy oz.
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