Aksel Holmsen Norway Sterling Silver & Guilloche White Enamel Heart Pin Brooch Circa 1950's

Measurements: 1.25"L x 1.25"W (3.18cm x 3.18cm)

Markings: Norway Sterling 925S Maker's Mark

Weight: 5.3g

Beautiful heart-shaped enamel on sterling silver brooch by iconic Norwegian designer Aksel Holmsen. It is in excellent condition, the enamel is clean and bright with no damage of any kind. Back and trim are silver colored sterling and  will be professionally polished before shipping. Included with purchase is a converter so it can be worn as a pendant if preferred. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE STEM PART OF THE PIN BACK MAY NOT BE STERLING SILVER.

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.