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1932

  • Work on this object began.

1980

  • Work on this object ended.

1992

  • We acquired this object.

2004

2015

2024

  • You found it!

Grand Prix Dessert Knife

This is a Dessert knife. It was designed by Kay Bojesen and manufactured by Rosendahl and made by Kay Bojesen. It is dated 1980 and we acquired it in 1992. Its medium is stainless steel. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Peter Condu. It is credited Gift of Peter Condu.

Its dimensions are

Overall: 17.2 x 1.7 x 0.5 cm (6 3/4 x 11/16 x 3/16 in.)

It has the following markings

On reverse of shaft stamped: symbol for designer, "KAY BOJESEN/ STAINLESS DENMARK/ COPYRIGHT", a crown with a cross. Exceptions: (g-l, p,q, t-v, y, z) some spoons engraved, not stamped.

Cite this object as

Grand Prix Dessert Knife; Designed by Kay Bojesen; Made by Kay Bojesen (1886 – 1958); Manufactured by Rosendahl; Denmark; stainless steel; Overall: 17.2 x 1.7 x 0.5 cm (6 3/4 x 11/16 x 3/16 in.); Gift of Peter Condu; 1992-25-4-k

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