FANTASTIC Vintage Sterling Silver Bent and Anni Knudsen "Bent K" Extra Long Bar Link Necklace Circa 1960s

Measurements: 29.5"L x .25"W (74.93cm x .64cm)

Marks: © Denmark Sterling 925S Bent K 355

Weight: 43.2g

Fantastic sterling silver extra long necklace in a traditional Danish minimalist design. Consists of 26 flat bar link sections in a matte finish. Classic Bent K design. Minor wear consistent with age, clasp is original.

Bent Knudsen (1924-1997) trained at Carl Cohr in Fredericia and then worked for the Hans Hansen smithy until 1956 when he started his own workshop with his wife Anni (1927-). Their creations, always marked Bent K, and clearly inspired by Bent's time at Hans Hansen, exhibited the understated, clear and simple lines that are the hallmark of Danish Modern. Their work does not appear frequently on the market, and is much sought after. Whilst the workshop existed until a few years ago, production of silver items was gradually phased out during the 1970s, when another of their passions, the paper cut, became their major concern and this has enjoyed worldwide acclaim and sales ever since.