Georg Jensen Gold Tie Clip by Henry Pilstrup, circa 1950

A Georg Jensen tie clip, with a row of graduating rectangles on a bar, designed by Henry Pilstrup, mounted in gold, with a post 1945 Georg Jensen maker's mark, in a dotted oval surround, stamped 18K 750, numbered 1064 A. Circa 1950

Henry Pilstrup (1890 to 1967) was Georg Jensen's first apprentice, in the early days of the shop, starting in 1904, at the age of 14. He worked his way up quickly, producing a large part of the jewellery. Between 1918 and 1957, Henry Pilstrup had created many jewellery designs, being foreman of the respective workshop, making him one of the principal designers of earlier Jensen pieces.

From GEORG JENSEN HOLLOWWARE, THE SILVERFUND COLLECTION, David A. Taylor & Jason W. Laskey, 2003.