Designer Holmsen & Norne Norway Sterling Enamel Tropical Flowers Bracelet Earrings Set 1940s

Measurements: Bracelet: 7.25"L x .75"W (18.42cm x 1.91cm) Earrings: .5"R (1.27cm)

Markings: Bracelet: 925S Norne N  Earrings: Aksel Holmsen Makers Mark 830S

Weight: 26.3g

I paired this stunning set together as they look like they were made for each other! Beautiful pink and white tropical flowers in sterling silver and guilloche enamel. The enamel is glossy and bright with no damage, chips or repairs. The center of each flower on the bracelet features a raised nob and bracelet has a safety catch. The earrings have been converted to pierced back with 14kt gold posts and the centers of each flowers also features a raised nob with tiny little raised stems to accent the center. Absolutely gorgeous set! 

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.