Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Bernadotte Nutcracker No. 255

Prince Sigvaard Bernadotte (1907 - 2002) Prince Sigvard Bernadotte dreamed of becoming an actor, but his father (Gustav Adolf VI, King of Sweden) and his grandfather would not accept this, leading him to study art history at Upssala University in Sweden. His commitment was to design beautiful and stylish things that were practical, useful and usable. At the age of 23, he began designing for Georg Jensen Silversmiths. His style was elegant, distinguished with a preference for geometric figures, spheres, cylinders and funnels with engraved lines and vertical parallel lines, which was not modern Swedish style, a departure from the typical Danish Georg Jensen style.

Georg Jensen is a Danish company founded in 1904 by Georg Jensen himself. The company is known for its craftsmanship and design in jewelry, silverware, watches and various home accessories. Georg Jensen products are known for their simple and elegant designs, often with a Nordic-inspired look. Today, the company is internationally recognized and has stores and dealers all over the world. Georg Jensen remains one of Denmark's most well-known and respected design companies.