Jorgen Jensen Pewter Brooch Denmark Mid Century Modernist Pewter Jewelry

Design brooch Jørgen Jensen Denmark made of pewter - Scandinavian minimalist design. The simple design and cool material is typical of the mid-century jewelry design of the 1960s and 70s in Denmark.

Jørgen Jensen is known as the son of the legendary silversmith Georg Jensen, although he is just as skilled. After training in Germany, he was employed in his father's workshop in Denmark and also worked independently in Sweden, making both silver and pewter jewelry. He is known for using pewter (instead of silver) in the manufacture of many of his jewelry creations.

Stamped "Pewter J ø rgen Jensen Denmark 170 U"