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One of the most talented, original, and influential silversmiths of the. Silversmith georg jensen poetically observed that silver has that. As he was in his store, so too is moss in this book. American society of jewelry historians added 12 new photos to the album. A sterling study of the exquisite designs of danish silversmith georg jensen 18661935 and company. A tradition of splendid silver schiffer book for collectors 2rev ed by janet drucker isbn.
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