Large Antique Norwegian Norse Silver Dragonstil Brooch

Name: Large Antique Norwegian Norse Silver Dragonstil Brooch
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1111513
Availability: SoldOut

1900 - 1920

Sold by Corvidae Antique

Description

An incredible large solid silver brooch in dragestil “dragon style” - an architectural and design style which came out of Norway during the Arts and Crafts era (1880s-1910) and was a type of Norse Revival of early Medieval and Viking era motifs. This is a beautifully detailed and crisply defined early piece, with two entwined dragon/serpent beasts. You can find examples which originate later into the 20th century but they are much less fine and often cast in pewter rather than silver.

The brooch is not signed; it's akin to pieces by master Norwegian jewellers Marius Hammer, Astri Holthe and Henrik Moller, it's certainly the work of a fantastic craftsperson!

SIZE: Approximately 5cm diameter.

WEIGHT: 16.1g.

MATERIALS: 830 silver.

HALLMARKS/STAMPS: Stamped 830 with a crown.

CONDITION: Excellent antique condition. We have not overpolished so as to preserve the brooch's unique patina.

ERA: Estimated Arts and Crafts (c.1880s-1910).

Physical Dimensions

Height

5cm (1.97")

Width

5cm (1.97")

Declaration

Corvidae Antique has dated this piece to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1111513

Dealers Notes

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Description

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This is a beautifully detailed and crisply defined early piece, with two entwined dragon/serpent beasts.

Corvidae Antique

You can find examples which originate later into the 20th century but they are much less fine and often cast in pewter rather than silver.

fig 1. Large Antique Norwegian Norse Silver Dragonstil Brooch

The brooch is not signed; it's akin to pieces by master Norwegian jewellers Marius Hammer, Astri Holthe and Henrik Moller, it's certainly the work of a fantastic craftsperson!

SIZE: Approximately 5cm diameter.