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Vintage Silver & Yellow Enamel Butterfly Brooch by Aksel Holmsen
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Vintage Silver & Yellow Enamel Butterfly Brooch by Aksel Holmsen

1940 - 1960
Sold 20 July 2026 · Woodbridge Antiques
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A beautiful silver enamel butterfly brooch by the Norwegian silversmith Aksel Holmsen. The brooch is in the form of a butterfly, its wings enamelled in the most stunning yellow colour with a black body. The brooch is in sterling silver with a light warm gilt coating. On the back are the marks for Aksel Holmsen - Norway Sterling 925s, and there is a good fastening pin. A gorgeous brooch, great for a collector of vintage Norwegian designer jewellery or butterflies.

Condition: Great pre-owned condition. The enamel is in super condition. Period: Mid Century

Measurements: Height: 1.9cm Width: 2.9 cm Weight: 3.74 grams

Weights and measurements are approximate.

Stock code: 168801

Date of Manufacture

Woodbridge Antiques has dated this Yellow Enamel Butterfly Brooch to the 1950s.

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A beautiful silver enamel butterfly brooch by the Norwegian silversmith Aksel Holmsen.
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The brooch is in the form of a butterfly, its wings enamelled in the most stunning yellow colour with a black body.
Woodbridge Antiques

The brooch is in sterling silver with a light warm gilt coating. On the back are the marks for Aksel Holmsen - Norway Sterling 925s, and there is a good fastening pin. A gorgeous brooch, great for a collector of vintage Norwegian designer jewellery or butterflies.

fig 1. A close-up shot of a vintage silver brooch shaped like a butterfly with yellow enamel wings and black enamel body details.
fig 1. Vintage Silver & Yellow Enamel Butterfly Brooch by Aksel Holmsen

Condition: Great pre-owned condition. The enamel is in super condition. Period: Mid Century

Measurements: Height: 1.9cm Width: 2.9 cm Weight: 3.74 grams

Weights and measurements are approximate.

Stock code: 168801

Date of Manufacture

Woodbridge Antiques has dated this Yellow Enamel Butterfly Brooch to the 1950s.

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SA1225028
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A close-up shot of a vintage silver brooch shaped like a butterfly with yellow enamel wings and black enamel body details.
Vintage silver & yellow enamel butterfly brooch by Aksel Holmsen
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A close-up shot of a vintage silver brooch shaped like a butterfly with yellow enamel wings and black enamel body details.
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  • ObjectBrooches
  • Period1940 - 1960
  • StyleMid-Century Modern
  • MaterialSterling Silver, Enamel
  • ColourYellow
  • MotifsButterfly shape, Engine turned wings, Enamelled body

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Scandinavian enamel jewellery, characterised by vibrant colours and natural motifs, gained international prominence during the mid-20th century through master makers working in Norway and Denmark.

These pieces are typically crafted from sterling silver, often with a gold wash known as vermeil, featuring applied vitreous enamel in techniques like guilloche or translucent plique-a-jour.

Authentic pieces usually bear maker marks, silver purity stamps such as 92S or 925, and country of origin hallmarks on the reverse side of the metalwork.

Vintage pins can be worn on lapels, pinned to silk scarves, or secured to the collar of a blouse to add a pop of colour and historical texture to modern outfits.

Enamel jewellery should be kept away from harsh chemicals, ultrasonic cleaners, and prolonged direct sunlight, and stored individually in soft pouches to prevent scratching.
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