Fabulous Hroar Prydz Norway Gilt Sterling Silver and Guilloche Enamel Large Maple Leaf Brooch Circa 1920/30s

Measurements: 2"H x 2.2"W x .25"Thick (5.08cm x 5.59cm x .64cm)

Markings: Sterling - 925S - Hroar Prydz Stamp - Norway

Weight: 17.2g

Beautiful gilt sterling silver and enamel Maple leaf brooch. Brooch features a gorgeous shades orange, yellow and light brown guilloche enamel. Enamel is fully intact, damage free, crisp, shiny and bright. The gilding is shiny and bright with light wear to the backside, comparable to age. Hard to imagine this stunning piece is around 100 years old! Please excuse the lines or reflections, as it's extremely shiny and hard to photograph.

 Included with purchase is a converter so it can be worn as a pendant if preferred.

Mannequin is a life-size torso representation

Hroar Prydz - Oslo His shop was active from 1891 till his death on Christmas Eve in 1937. After his death, Hans Myhre took over the company till 1965. The Myhre & Prydz lines where bought by David Andersen in the 1965. Bio courtesy of the book Northern Lights - The Beauty of the Forgotten Scandinavian Enamel Jewelry Artists by Lois Olson and Dwight Olson.