Specialties

• Born in Copenhagen he emigrated to Brooklyn, NY
• Silversmith
• Created designs reminiscent of the Jensen style
• Jewelry designs used floral motifs, lilies were a favorite.
• Never using gems, the beauty of Smed’s jewelry came from chased details, patinas and the metal itself.

Designer

• Created Silver designs for Tiffany & Co.

Family

• Daughter Lona became a regarded silversmith (LPS mark) through 1940s.
• Son Dan made jewelry with a Hollywood following. Died 1951.
  • Dan had a shop on Canon Dr. in Beverly Hills with clients such as William Randolph Hearst.