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ANTIQUE #SA1057186
guilloch enamel silver butterfly brooch by jens erik jensen for hroar prydz c1930 - CATEGORY: ANTIQUE JEWELLERY - DATED 1930
 

Guilloché Enamel Silver Butterfly Brooch By Jens Erik Jensen For Hroar Prydz C1930

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Technical Description
 
A fine gold vermeil Sterling silver butterfly brooch decorated in the guilloché enamel technique. Designed by Jens Erik Jensen who was based in Horsens, Denmark and worked between 1922 - 1948. Produced by the Hroar Prydz company in Oslo, Norway around 1930. Mounted with a round hinge and safety clasp. Set with aqua marine blue and black enamels over etched detailing. Marked “STERLING 925 S ‘Hroar Prydz Makers Mark’ NORWAY”.
 
 
The design is based on the Ulysses Butterfly common to Australia and Papua New Guinea. An early example from before the company was bought by David Andersen in 1950 when the design was modified and the enamel colours became monotone.
 
Date & Origin
 
Oslo, Norway, c1930. Period of King Haakon VII.
 
Condition
 
Excellent, age related wear as shown. Clasp is in full working order.
 
Dimensions
 
Diameter: 3.7 x 2.1 cm
 
Internal Reference:...
Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA1057186
Dateline of this antique is 1930
Antique SA1057186 shown on this page was made in 1930. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was created:
1930
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STATUS
THIS ITEM HAS BEEN SOLD