Is danish silver hallmarked?

In 1988 Denmark became member of the Hallmarking Convention and a revised version of the national control mark was introduced. The minimum official silver fineness is . 800.

What is Sterling Denmark?

In 1893, the country of Denmark enacted a law that standardized a new system of silver marking. 925 (sterling) became the other official standard – although the sterling standard had been commonly used before, especially on silver made for export.

How do you know if it’s real sterling silver?

Sterling Silver Marks and Numbers The easiest way to tell if sterling silver is real is by finding the imprint on your piece. Rings, necklaces, and bracelets made of sterling silver will have a “925” stamp somewhere. On rings, the stamp is usually on the inside band.

How do I find my Georg Jensen?

You can clearly see the “Georg Jensen” hallmark with the crown which was used between 1925 and 1932. Also present is the GI . 925 mark and the designers initials (In this case, Harald Nielsen).

What does 830 S mean?

830 silver is real silver with a relatively high purity. The number 830 refers to its level of purity, and it means that your silver item is 83% silver and 17% alloy. One of the advantages of 830 silver is that it’s more durable than the higher-purity alternatives.

Who was Hans Hansen?

Hans Hansen (1884-1940) opened a goldsmith shop and smithy in Kolding, Denmark about 1906. Kolding was already well known for its silver and in particular for the well known Goldsmith Holger Kyster and the silverware he produced designed by famous silversmiths Th. Bindesboll, Joakim Skovgaard and Svend Hammerhoj.

Do Jensen knives have designer’s Marks?

On occasion, designer’s marks are found alongside the Jensen maker’s mark. Born into a working class family in the town of Raadvad just to the north of Copenhagen in 1866, Jensen was son of a knife grinder. He began his training in goldsmithing at the age of 14 in Copenhagen.

When did Jensen become a sculptor?

His apprenticeship, with the firm Guldsmet Andersen, ended in 1884 and this freed the young Jensen to follow his artistic interests. From childhood, Jensen had aspired to be a sculptor and he now pursued this course of study at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts.

When did Henry Hansen start his own jewelry line?

By the 1920s Hansen was producing his own line based on his and H.F. Gross’ designs. Initially the company produced flatware. Once that was successful they started with jewelry. The first pieces were designed by Hansen himself around 1931 but production of jewelry really began in 1932 with a collection designed by Hansen’s son Karl Gustav Hansen.