Norwegian Norway'lily Of Valley' 1968 Pin Brooch Aksel Holmsen 925 Teal Enamel
Antique / vintage Norwegian hand made 925 S sterling silver lily of the valley floral pin brooch. Features a graceful stylized tulip like lily of the valley flower and leaf. Simple, understated, modernist, but oh so elegant and Scandinavian in every way. Fantastic aqua or teal blue green leaf and frosty pearl white flower bud. Timeless addition to your jewelry line up that is bound to quickly become a favorite.
Ready and waiting for your lapel, wardrobe, collection or gift giving - you will love this! Piece - 1960's in era, more specifically 1968 as it was featured in the catalog image above - Scandinavian Mod or retro era.
NORWAY STERLING (with double wishbone mark which is the makers mark of Aksel Holmsen) 925S. 925 grade sterling silver with a yellow gold plating..... "Baked transparent enamel hand applied on gold-finished sterling" per the advert.
C LASP / CLOSURE : Roll over safety catch. MEASUREMENTS : 2" long x 1" wide. WEIGHT : 6.7 grams on my scale. HISTORY, PROVENANCE, ANECDOTAL, METAPHYSICAL, SYMBOLISM &/or LORE.
The Aksel Holmsen jewelry brand began in 1904, when he opened a small workshop in Sandefjord, Norway. Before opening his own workshop, Holmsen studied jewelry for many years. In 1889 he began working for the Norwegian silversmith David Andersen as an apprentice in Oslo. There he studied filigree and the art of enamel work.After completing his studies in 1901, he continued to work for David Andersen until 1904. As a multi-talented craftsman and businessman, he became a successful major supplier of enamel and silver jewelry all over the world. Most of his gilded silverware with enamelled guilloche patterns contain a modernist aesthetic. In 1950 Holmsen retired and his son Ivar, (who had been with the company since 1942), took over.
In 1962 Aksel Holmsen died, and his company filed for bankruptcy in 1971. JUST FOR FUN - AI DESCRIPTION - (GENERATED BY ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE) : Aksel Holmsen Norway Vintage 925S Teal Sterling Silver Flower Floral Pin Brooch is a signed, vintage brooch made of sterling silver. The brooch is in the shape of a flower, specifically lily of the valley, and is colored in teal and white. It is an original piece from the retro era and is handmade. The brooch is designed with a Nordic Scandinavian theme, featuring natural floral and elements.
It is a fine jewelry collector's piece. Good vintage condition - no damage or quirks found to mention. Please study all photos to self-form an opinion of condition and gain additional item insight that only viewing photos can provide. A great find in an excellent state of preservation. A picture is worth a thousand words.
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