Aksel Holmsen Norway Gilt Sterling Silver Enamel Hammerfest Souvenir Brooch Pin Circa 1950s/60s

Measurements: .9"H x 1.45"W (2.29cm x 3.68cm)

Markings: Norway Sterling Maker's Mark 925S

Weight: 4.2g

Super cute Polar Bear souvenir pin representing the Northernmost City in the World, Hammerfest. Brooch is in excellent condition with only very minor wear to gilding on back comparable to age. Enamel is clean and bright with no damage of any kind. Included with purchase is a converter so it can be worn as a pendant if preferred. 

Hammerfest, Norway Northern Sami: is a municipality in Finnmark county, Norway. The administrative centre of the municipality being the town of Hammerfest which is considered the northernmost town in the world with more than 5,000 inhabitants.

Mannequin is a life-size torso representation

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.