Rare Norway Einar Modahl Sterling Enamel Modernist Demi Parure Set 1940s

Rare Norway Einar Modahl Sterling & Enamel Abstract Modernist Brooch and Earrings Demi Parure Set 1940s Measurements: Brooch: 1.5"L x 1.4"W (3.81cm x 3.56cm) Earrings: 1L x. 9W (2.54cm x 2.29cm) Markings: 925S Maker's Mark N Sterling Norway Weight: 20.7g Superb Modahl abstract modernist demi parure set.

Set features a hand-painted white guilloche enamel in a modernist abstract design. Enamel is in perfect condition with no damage of any kind.

Silver backs has little to no wear and have been professionally polished. This is a true white silver, not gold over silver set. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE STEM PART OF THE PIN BACK MAY NOT BE STERLING SILVER. Einar Modahl was a master Silversmith in Oslo Norway. He started as an apprentice to Marius Hammer in Bergen in filigree work before moving to Oslo to work with Goldsmith Clement Berg.

He completed his Journeyman's piece in 1920 with Norsk Filigransfabrikk. In the same year, he was officially licensed and established an enamel workshop under his own name in Oslo. In 1937 the business became a limited company with Odd Frisch as joint owner, until his death in 1951.

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