Rare Danish Born Canadian Carl Poul Petersen PP (Georg Jensen's Son-in-Law) Sterling Silver Art Deco Brooch Circa 1940/50's

Measurements: 2.6"L x 1.7"W (6.60cm x 4.32cm)

Markings: PP - Handmade Sterling - Canadian Country Mark

Weight: 20.7g

Quite a fantastic and rare piece made by Petersen, who was married to Georg Jensen's daughter, and formerly an apprenticed under Georg Jensen. Solid sterling silver brooch that features intricately designed raised flowers and leaves on a textured background. Brooch has been professionally polished and the stick pin as been straightened (since the photos were taken) and it looks exquisite! 

  Mannequin is a life-size torso representation

Carl Poul Petersen of Montreal, Canada (1895-1977) Active c1944-1975, Danish born, Petersen apprenticed with Georg Jensen 1908-1913, and married Jensen's daughter, Inger, in 1922. The relocated to Montreal in 1929 where Petersen worked as master smith at Henry Birks & Son from 1932. He left that firm to create independently from 1944 till his death in 1977.