Joan and Clive Collins, London, 1988

David A. Taylor, Jason W. Laskey, Georg Jensen: Holloware, The Silver Fund Collection, London, 2003, p. 71, no. 5 (for a similar box without hardstone decoration), and p. 86, no. 3 (for a related box, model no. 133)
David A. Taylor, Georg Jensen Jewelry, exh. cat., The Bard Graduate Center, New York, 2005, p. 231, no. 161 (for a related box, model no. 133)

Overall in very good condition. The silver presents with a wonderfully detailed surface throughout and a very delicate martelé treatment. Please note that the color of the four amber stones inset in the cover of the box are slightly more orange when viewed in person in comparison to the catalogue illustration. The silver surfaces present with very light surface scratches, light tarnishing and minute abrasions scattered throughout, consistent with age and gentle handling. The lower left amber stone with a minute surface scratch, only visible upon close inspection. The interior is in good condition with minor scratches consistent with age and gentle use. A wonderful example of Jensen’s work, rare to appear at auction with two inset differing stones.
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