A large and simply ornamented lidded coffee pot by Just Andersen of Denmark. This model number 2527 is part of a larger coffee or tea set produced by the factory in the 1950's, and we also have the matching sugar pot available from our collection.
This series is one of the few that features not only pewter as the base material with cane accents, but also finely turned teak finials as handles. The overall form is a prime example of Danish modernism, taking inspiration from highly functional archetypes and redefining them with only the simplest ornamentation and organic, comfortable shapes as can be seen with the elegant handle. This has been finely wrapped with cane in signature Just Andersen style, in excellent condition. The same can be said for the pewter body, sporting a lovely warm patina from decades of conservative use.
A designer that needs little introduction in the world of early Danish modernist pewter, Just Andersen has become one of the most recognised and collected makers of Scandinavian pewter of the 20th century. An early career designing for the legendary Georg Jensen led to him founding Just Anderson Pewter in 1918 and the innovations that followed. Andersen not only produced designs in bronze and pewter, but when financial adaptation was required he invented 'Disko Metal', an alloy of lead and antimony to mimic real bronze from his foundry.
