05-086.

Found on July 21, 2005 in Bloomington, MN.

Vivianna Torun

The Dansk Entertainers ice tongs
Dansk International Designs, Ltd.
USA, c. 1985
2.25 x 8.25 x 1.5"
Stainless steel
Manufacturer's mark with designer's name

Although later than most designs I tend to show in Ars Longa, the Torun lines from Dansk warrant an exception. The fluid lines are reminiscent of many midcentury scandinavian designs, and I find the work of the silversmiths working for Georg Jensen to closely resemble Torun's work. Not surprisingly, this is because of her background as a silversmith in Sweden prior to her work for Dansk.

This ice tongs completes my Dansk Entertainers bar set. Several years ago I found the rest of the set, including a small cutting board, a fruit knife, and a protective velveteen bag. I've been looking to complete it ever since!