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8 Sterling Cups by Erik Magnussen for Gorham

Creator: Gorham Manufacturing Co. -Erik Magnussen
Offered by: TFTM

Description
Erik Magnussen was a Danish silversmith. In 1925 he had a studio in New York. He was hired by Gorham from 1925 to 1929 to create modern tablewear designs in silver. His most modernist designs were done at Gorham. These cups were part of the Modern American line. There is extensive mention of him in the book Modernism in American Silver by Jewel Stern. An example of these cups are in the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Some other Museums who hold works by Magnussen are the Art institute of Chicago, the Brooklyn Museum, the Carnegie Museum of Art and the Philadelphia Museum of Art.

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	United States
Period:	1920-1949
Materials:	sterling silver
Condition:	Good. beautiful, showing minimal wear
Creation Date:	1928
Number of Pieces:	8+
Styles / Movements:	Modern
Patterns:	Geometric, Modern
Dealer Reference #:	8EMG
Incollect Reference #:	401028

Dimensions

H.	5 in;	Diam.	3 in;
H.	12.7 cm;	Diam.	7.62 cm;

Message from Seller:

TFTM (Thanks For The Memories) features original 20th century modern art, furnishings and design. GALLERY: 8319 Melrose Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90069 United States p: 323.852.9407 e: contact@tftmmelrose.com