Description: Aksel Holmsen Norway Sterling Silver and Blue & White Guilloche Enamel Modernist Brooch Circa 1940's Measurements: 2"H x 2"W (5.08cm x 5.08cm) Markings: Norway Sterling 925S Maker's Mark Weight: 16.2g Gorgeous bright turquoise blue and white daily flower brooch. Brooch is in excellent condition, enamel is clean and bright with no damage of any kind. There is fading to the gilding on the back, it looks more silver now than yellow gold, not uncommon for a 75+ year old brooch. Please excuse the lines or reflections, as it's extremely shiny and hard to photograph. Included with purchase is a converter so it can be worn as a pendant if preferred. Mannequin is a life-size torso representation Aksel Holmsen was a Norwegian jewellery maker. He trained in filigree work with David Andersen during 1889-92 . He went on to open his own silversmith workshop in 1904 in Oslo which became known for its modernist design esthetic. His son Ivar began working at the company in 1942, eventually taking over the firm in 1950. They produced traditional filigree work, as well as enamel floral brooches in the Fifties and plain silver modernist abstract jewellery in the sixties. The firm used a crossed bench tool stamp before changing to the "A.H.S" stamp for Aksel Holmsen Salg. The company eventually closed in 1971.
Price: 149 USD
Location: Riverside, California
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Brand: Aksel Holmsen
Type: Brooch
Country of Origin: United States
Department: Unisex Adults
Main Stone: No Stone
Material: Enamel
Metal: Sterling Silver
Metal Purity: 925
Base Metal: Sterling Silver
Country/Region of Manufacture: Norway
Customized: No
Handmade: Yes
Jewelry Department: Fine
Original/Reproduction: Original
Shape: Flower
Signed: Yes
Vintage: Yes
Wholesale: No
Year Manufactured: 1940-1949