Kalevala Koru Finland Sterling Silver Scandinavian Viking Brooch Circa 1968

Measurements: 1.9"W x 1.4"H (4.83cm x 3.56cm) 

Markings: Maker's Mark - Single Crown Mark - 916H - City of Turku Mark - P7 Date Mark - 2nd kk Maker's Mark in oval 

The stem is marked 813H

Weight: 9.9g

Intricately designed Viking brooch in sterling silver. It has been professionally polished and is in excellent condition. Please excuse the lines or reflections, as it's shiny and hard to photograph.

Mannequin is a life-size torso representation

The first female head designer of Kalevala Koru was Paula Häiväoja, who worked as a designer at Kaunis Koru and Kalevala Koru from 1956, and as a designer and head designer between 1963 and 1967. She then went on to open her own shop. She earned her degree at the Aalto University School of Art, Design and Architecture in 1953. As an artist, Häiväoja was a leading Finnish modernist and pioneer.