Carl Poul Petersen was a goldsmith and a jeweler born in 1895 in Copenhagen. He did his studies and apprenticeship with European master Georg Jensen. In 1929, he immigrated to Canada and settled with his wife in Montreal, where he worked at Henry Birks . He opened his own studio (1937-1939). In 1939 he returned to Birks. In 1944, he set up his studio and his residence under the same roof, rue Mackay, Montreal 1 . In the late 1940s, he was responsible for engraving the names on the Stanley Cup. In 1962, the National Hockey League ordered a replica of the original cut offered by Lord Stanley in 1893. The company CP Petersen & Sons was active until 1979 with the contribution of his two sons, Ole and John. He died in1977 in Montreal.
Canadian silver Comport Carl Poul Petersen 1895-1977 incuse stamped “Petersen Hand Made Sterling” the planished circular body with up-turned sides forming an oval basket on a pedestal base, twin reeded handles to each side terminating in stylised winged seeds and hop flowers, height 17cm, weight 20oz.
Sold for CA$ 2,760 (£ 1,616) inc. premium at Bonhams in 2010
Two pairs of Canadian Poul Petersen silver salts
Teacup form salt cellars with peapod style handles, plain bodies and silver gilt interiors. Together with another pair of Petersen square open salts with hand hammered finish. 105g. L. of salt including handle: 4.4 cm (1 3/4 in.)
Sold for CA$120 at A.H. Wilkens Auctions & Appraisals in 2019
