1980 Michelsen Sterling Silver, Enamel Gilt Xmas Fork Perfect Christmas Gift for Children or Grandchildren Start Price USD 95.00 Current Price USD 95.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Thursday, October 30, 2008 End Time Saturday, November 29, 2008 Location Deerfield Beach, Florida See more about '1980 Michelsen Sterling Silver, Enamel Gilt Xmas Fork' Description Many of my customers celebrate Christmas and include their children's/parents/grandchildren's birth years with these spoons/forks. A perfect way to celebrate and acknowledge each family member and start a tradition. A great way to create memories. This is the 1980 Christmas fork. It features a whimsical modernist design. It is called "The Mask" and was designed by Egill Jacobsen for A. Michelsen. A. Michelsen Christmas spoons and forks were introduced in 1910 and were sold exclusively through the Jensen shops. It is gold washed sterling silver and enamel work. It is in excellent condition. The matching spoon shown in the picture is no longer available. The forks are no longer being made. Many more Michelsen Christmas spoons and forks available. Most are listed in my ebay store. Some may be listed at auction. Click on the moving banner below to see them all.In a write up of this piece, it is said, "Egill jacobsen is one of the pioneers of pictorial art. He helped to lay the foundation for the abstract style of painting which sprang from the new orientation of people such as Klee, Miro, and Kandinsky. The mask quickly became a crucial feature of Egill Jacobsen's pictures. The image is often portrayed in the form of kites flying...." Buy With Confidence That Was Then Fine Antiques & Collectibles has been in business close to 20 years and in our current Deerfield Beach location for 14 years. Please be assured that we bring professional eyes to every item listed on ebay or in our other online shops (see the links on the ME page). Each item is carefully inspected for damages or repairs and faithfully described with all defects revealed and where photographically possibly - illustrated. Also, we are available every day for email inquiries (auntieq@mindspring.com) or from 12-4 EST for phone inquiries at (954) 422-5858. You can view over 500 items at our site at www.thatwasthenantiques.com. CLICK ON THIS BANNER TO LOOK AT ALL THE OTHER ITEMS LISTED AT AUCTION OR IN OUR SHOP   Place a Bid!