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.
This model 2197 pewter jug was produced in the same workshop in the late 1930's. Since then it has acquired a lovely consistent patina to the rounded metal body, a gentle silhouette, before sharply funnelling outwards to form the well-proportioned spout. A feature that is typical of Just Andersen's work is the finely wrapped and woven cane handle, which has remained as secure as the day it was applied.
