This brooch was designed by the "Queen of Scandinavian design", Grete Pirtz Kittelsen. Also known for her exquisite enamel work, Grete was the granddaughter of Jacob Tostrup. The title for this work is Scales. It is enamel with a gold wash over sterling silver. It measures 2.25 in diameter.
I rubbed the backside with a silver cloth to show how the piece will clean up. The item "J Trostrup Grete Prytz Kittelsen 1950s Modernist Scales Brooch" is in sale since Tuesday, September 12, 2017. This item is in the category "Jewelry & Watches\Vintage & Antique Jewelry\Vintage Ethnic/Regional/Tribal\Scandinavian". The seller is "hawriveramericana" and is located in Graham, North Carolina. This item can be shipped to United States.