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Exhibit Antiques has dated this piece to the 1930s.
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.
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
Exhibit Antiques has dated this piece to the 1930s.
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Guilloché Enamel Silver Butterfly Brooch by Jens Erik Jensen for Hroar Prydz C1930
