The Jacob E. Bang Holmegaard Sailor Decanter Set is a whimsical and highly collectible masterpiece of Danish functionalism. Designed in 1937 for the Holmegaard "Malerstue," this set features hand-painted enamel decorations of a cheerful sailor enjoying a toast.
The decanter is inscribed with the famous Danish schnapps rhyme:
"Ikke for meget, ikke for lidt, ikke for sjældent, ikke for tit." > (Not too much, not too little, not too seldom, not too often.)
Accompanied by five original shot glasses, each hand-painted with the traditional toast "Skaal," this Jacob E. Bang Holmegaard Sailor Decanter Set represents the playful side of early 20th-century Scandinavian design. As one of Denmark’s first industrial designers, Bang's work from this era is celebrated for blending artistic personality with everyday utility.
Designer: Jacob E. Bang (1899–1965)
Manufacturer: Holmegaard Glasværk, Denmark
Year of Design: 1937 (Produced 1937–1957)
Inclusions: 1 Decanter with Stopper, 5 Snaps/Shot Glasses
Dimensions:
Decanter:
Height: 8.5 inches (22. cm)Width: 3.5 inches (9 cm)
Depth: 2 inches (5 cm)
Glasses: Height: 2 inches.(5.5 cm)
Condition: Excellent vintage condition. Enamel remains vibrant.