Georg Jensen Cactus Pattern Canteen of Silver Cutlery for 8

82 Piece Sterling Silver Cactus Pattern Table Service by Georg Jensen

The Service

This is a beautiful 82 piece table service of silver flatware and cutlery in probably the most sought after 20th century pattern. The service provides ten pieces per setting for up to 8 people, together with a pair of serving spoons, making it perfect for either formal or informal dining.

All pieces were made by the famous Georg Jensen workshop and bear the post-1945 workshop and Sterling mark in addition to London import marks for 1961-63.

Cactus Pattern

This pattern was designed by Gundolph Albertus in 1930 and is also known by its Danish name of Kaktus. It has a stylized cactus motif low down on the stem and is so designed to give a streamlined effect so typical of the Art Deco period. Its simple, elegant beauty has inevitably lead to it becoming the most popular and highly sought after of all Jensen flatware patterns.

Georg Jensen

Georg Jensen was a Danish silversmith who opened his first silver workshop in 1904 in Copenhagen. He was to become the most renown maker of silverware in the World with shops in London, Paris, New York, Berlin and Stockholm. His company embraced the Art Deco movement of the 1920’s and 30’s and some of his most important patterns were designed during this period. Many of the Jensen flatware patterns have endured the test of time and remain highly popular today.

Components

This 82-piece service consists of the following:

• 8 Soup Spoons     15.6cm
• 8 Fish Knives        19.4cm
• 8 Fish Forks          16cm
• 8 Table Knives       23cm
• 8 Table Forks        18.5cm
• 8 Dessert Knives   20.2cm
• 8 Dessert Forks     16.5cm
• 8 Dessert Spoons  17cm
• 8 Teaspoons          10.6cm
• 8 Coffee Spoons     9.8cm
• 2 Serving Spoons   20.3cm

The total weight of weighable silver is 2865 grams (92.1 troy ounces) plus 16 silver handled knives with stainless steel blades.

Optional Extras

We have a good selection of serving items in stock and can augment the size of this service with matching dining pieces. More details available on request.

Condition

Excellent polished condition with no personalised engravings.

Presentation

The set is supplied in ten new anti-tarnish cutlery rolls. These navy blue rolls have individual pockets and hold up to 12 pieces in each roll, so there is room for an extra four of each piece.

All our canteens are offered with a full money-back guarantee. We are also happy to send a sample place setting for approval, on receipt of a fully refundable surety payment - just phone or email your preferences. Alternatively, in-person viewings are welcome by appointment or via Zoom.