Exceedingly Rare Art Deco Sterling Silver Bar Set

An important and exceptionally rare Art Deco/Functionalism Danish 830 sterling silver bar and coffee set, designed by Rolf Frithjof Bratland (1932-1974). This early and museum-quality set, with all piece’s date-stamped 1941, represents the design period of its time. The set comes from a private estate, adding to its historical significance. It includes an extra-large tray with curved handles and a deco/functionalist-style column base edge. The large, square coffee pot features a matching design lid, an exaggerated spout, a handcrafted hollow handle, and a Bakelite divider serving as an insulator. The creamer and sugar are also designed in square and rectangular shapes, reflecting the same base design.

The cocktail shaker, reminiscent of a military flask, is square shaped with a removable column lid and strainer. The smaller martini sifter pitcher is also square and features a hand-cut top, perfect for making martinis “shaken, not stirred.” The 1941 date stamp on all pieces elevates this set to a historical collector’s item.

Specifications:

• Coffee pot: 8 1/2″ (21.5 cm) x 9″ (23 cm) x 2 3/4″ (7 cm); Volume: 1.5 liters (50 oz.)
• Creamer: 5″ (12.7 cm) x 4″ (10 cm) x 2 5/8″ (6.5 cm)
• Sugar: 4″ (10 cm) x 3″ (7.6 cm) x 2 5/8″ (6.5 cm)
• Cocktail shaker: 7 1/2″ (19 cm) x 4″ (10 cm) x 2 1/4″ (5.6 cm); Volume: 900 ml (30 oz.)
• Martini shaker: 6 3/4″ (17 cm) x 2 1/2″ (6.5 cm) x 2 1/2″ (6.5 cm); Volume: 500 ml (16.9 oz.)
• Tray: 19 3/4″ (50 cm) x 13″ (33 cm) x 1 1/2″ (3.8 cm)

Weight: Total weight is 5014 grams (176.86 oz.)

Provenance: From a private estate.

Hallmarks: Each piece is hallmarked with “1941 830s Rolf Bratland

*The last image shows the set in its original, unpolished state. It hasn’t been used or displayed in decades.

All our items have been professionally polished by our Georg Jensen trained silversmith and are in excellent condition.