20th Century Design
Description:
Jens H. Quistgaard (1919-2008) Dansk Fluted Flamestone Service for Twelve with Serving Pieces
Ceramic
Denmark, 1963-85
Decoration of simple molded fluting, warm brown matte glaze contrasts with glossy white in the wells of plates and interiors of vessels, twelve dinner plates, dia. 11 1/2; twelve dessert plates, dia. 9 1/2; thirteen bread and butter plates, dia. 7 1/4; twelve cups and saucers, dia. (saucer) 6 1/4; twelve covered individual casseroles, ht. 3 1/2; two creamers, an open sugar, two coffeepots, ht. 13; a salt and pepper set; a casserole with beehive cover, dia. 8; a warmer without top; and a serving dish with handles, dia. 10 1/2 in., all marked Dansk Design Denmark.
Estimate $400-500
Scattered light wear especially to matte glaze, one creamer with rim chip and hairline, one saucer with repaired chip, one cup with star crack, small scattered areas of discoloration to gloss glaze.
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Jens H. Quistgaard, Denmark20th Century Design
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