Anton Michelsen (1809-1877) was a Danish silversmith who is considered one of the most important figures in Danish silversmithing. He was born in Odense, Denmark, in 1809. His family had been metalsmiths for generations, and he apprenticed with several master silversmiths in Odense and Copenhagen. In 1836, he traveled to Germany and France to study the latest trends in silversmithing.

In 1841, Michelsen opened his own workshop in Copenhagen. He quickly became known for his elegant and refined designs, which were often inspired by nature. He also developed a reputation for his mastery of enamelling, which he used to decorate his silver pieces with intricate and colourful patterns.

Michelsen was appointed Court Goldsmith and Maker of Orders to the Danish Royal Court in 1848. He held this position for the rest of his life, and he created many pieces of silver for the Danish royal family. He also received more...

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A pair of a Michelsen by Paul Rene Gaugin sterling silver &…

A pair of a Michelsen by Paul Rene Gaugin sterling silver & enamel Zodiac spoons, enamelled work to the centre medallion and handles, length 15.5 cm Wt 70 grams

Danish silver gilt & enamel

Danish silver gilt & enamel "herald" spoon by Bjorn Wiinblad for Anton Michelsen Vintage 1972, length 15 cm

A fine Margarete cup, by Anton Michelsen, in Danish sterling…

A fine Margarete cup, by Anton Michelsen, in Danish sterling silver and blue guilloche enamel, Copenhagen circa 1930s, highly decorative, with eight curved shaped panels, which are fluted and outward facing. Having a top and middle sections with foliage…

Danish A. Michelsen sterling silver and enamel Christmas spoon

Danish Michelsen Sterling Silver Enamel Christmas Spoon

Danish A. Michelsen sterling silver and enamel Christmas spoon

Two Danish A. Michelsen sterling silver gilded and enamel spoons

Danish Gilded Enamel Spoons by A. Michelsen

Two Danish A. Michelsen sterling silver gilded and enamel spoons

Two Danish A. Michelsen sterling silver and enamel gilded spoons

Danish Michelsen Sterling Silver Enamel Gilded Spoons

Two Danish A. Michelsen sterling silver and enamel gilded spoons

Danish sterling silver enamelled salt & Peppers by Anton…

Enamelled Sterling Silver Salt & Pepper Set by Anton Michelsen

Danish sterling silver enamelled salt & Peppers by Anton Michelsen comprising two open salt & pepper sets, in original boxes, height of tallest 4.6 cm

Danish silver jug, mark of Anton Michelsen, Christian F. Heise,…

Anton Michelsen Silver Jug and Floral Bowl Set

Danish silver jug, mark of Anton Michelsen, Christian F. Heise, Copenhagen, 1913, the handle terminating in a floral crest, with ivory insulators, together with a silver bowl with embossed floral decoration, marked 'S800' (2), approx. Weight 391 grams,…

Danish silver double handled bowl, mark of Anton Michelsen,…

Danish and German Silver Bowls and Jug

Danish silver double handled bowl, mark of Anton Michelsen, Simon Groth, Copenhagen, 1887, together with a Danish silver cream jug, c. 1843, of lobed form with scrolling leaf handle, raised on four paw feet, and a German silver sauce boat, hallmarked (2),…

A part suite of sixteen Danish .835 silver flatware items, 1861,…

Danish Silver Flatware Set with Crest Finials, 1861

A part suite of sixteen Danish .835 silver flatware items, 1861, with maker's mark for Anton Michelsen, comprising six dinner forks, five soup spoons, and five teaspoons, all with shaped threaded edges and finely cast crest finials; hallmarked to all,…

A pair of Danish Silver and enamel, knife and fork by A.…

Danish Enamel Silver Knife and Fork Set

A pair of Danish Silver and enamel, knife and fork by A. Michelsen, Denmark, Sterling with English & Georg Jensen import marks, 16 cm long

Georg Jensen Silver Gilt and enamel mocha spoons, and one…

Georg Jensen Enamel Mocha Spoons Set with Michelsen Spoon

Georg Jensen Silver Gilt and enamel mocha spoons, and one Michelsen for Jensen spoon marked Georg Jensen etc. various import marks, 9 cm (5)

Lot of Danish silver, gilt and enamel spoons, by A. Michelsen,…

Danish Enamel Spoons with Sterling Silver & Gilt

Lot of Danish silver, gilt and enamel spoons, by A. Michelsen, Denmark, Sterling with English& Georg Jensen import marks, 12 cm L, 139g (8)

A Danish enamel and silver Christmas spoon; Michelson, 1966.

Danish Enamel Silver Christmas Spoon by Michelson (1966)

A Danish enamel and silver Christmas spoon; Michelson, 1966.

A Danish sterling silver gilt and enamel beaker. Maker A…

Danish Enamel Gilt Silver Beaker by A. Michelsen, Copenhagen

A Danish sterling silver gilt and enamel beaker. Maker A Michelsen, Copenhagen

A Danish silver gilt and painted lobed beaker by A Michelsen,…

Danish Silver Gilt Lobed Beaker by A Michelsen

A Danish silver gilt and painted lobed beaker by A Michelsen, Copenhagen.

A Danish silver gilt and painted lobed beaker by A Michelsen,…

Danish Silver Gilt Lobed Beaker by A Michelsen, Copenhagen

A Danish silver gilt and painted lobed beaker by A Michelsen, Copenhagen. Height 6 cm.

Sterling silver A. Michelsen enamelled silver Zodiac spoon set…

Enamelled Zodiac Spoon Set by Paul Rene Gauguin

Sterling silver A. Michelsen enamelled silver Zodiac spoon set by Paul Rene Gauguin, celebrating the twelve zodiacs, with enamelled work to the centre medallion and handles, all in separate velvet lined cases. Length of spoons 15.5 cm

Arne Jacobsen, part suite of 660 silver flatware, c. 1957,…

Arne Jacobsen's SAS Hotel Silver Flatware Set with Servers

Arne Jacobsen, part suite of 660 silver flatware, c. 1957, designed for the SAS hotel, Copenhagen, manufactured by A. Michelsen, together with a pair of Georg Jensen salad servers and a pair of Stelton salad servers, 76 pieces (76)

A. Michelson, Denmark boxed set of six coffee spoons enamel and…

Danish Enamel and Sterling Silver Coffee Spoons Set

A. Michelson, Denmark boxed set of six coffee spoons enamel and sterling silver, in original box (6)