Vork van zilver 1923

This silver fork was made by Georg Jensen, though we don't know exactly when. Look closely at the handle. It's not just functional; it has this decorative flourish, like a tiny landscape. The surface is smooth, but it catches the light in different ways, giving it depth and texture. I love how you can see the marks of the maker, the gentle wear and tear from use. It’s been handled, used, cleaned, polished, and probably passed down. Silver has this way of absorbing life, you know? It’s like a painting, where each layer tells a story. That slight tarnish, the way the light reflects off the curves, it all speaks to the history of the object. When I look at this fork, I think about the act of eating, the rituals around food, and the way even the simplest objects can become imbued with meaning. Like a Morandi painting, Jensen encourages us to slow down and really look. There’s a quiet poetry in that.