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Vintage Silver Gilt Enamel Coastal Scene Brooch by Arne Nordlie
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Vintage Silver Gilt Enamel Coastal Scene Brooch by Arne Nordlie

1940 - 1960
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A beautiful silver gilt enamel coastal scene brooch by the Norwegian silversmith Arne Nordlie.

The oval brooch has a pretty enamelled sunset scene the centre featuring a cliffs and flying birds with an ornate setting framing it beautifully. The brooch is in sterling silver with a light warm gilt coating. On the back are the marks for Arne Nordlie 925s, and there is a good fastening pin.

A gorgeous brooch, great for a collector of vintage Norwegian designer jewellery.

Condition: Great pre-owned condition. The enamel is in super condition. Period: c1950s

Measurements: Height: 2.3 cm Width: 3 cm Weight: 6.6 grams

Weights and measurements are approximate.

Stock code: 168803

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Woodbridge Antiques has dated this Silver Gilt Enamel Brooch to the 1950s.

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A beautiful silver gilt enamel coastal scene brooch by the Norwegian silversmith Arne Nordlie.
The oval brooch has a pretty enamelled sunset scene the centre featuring a cliffs and flying birds with an ornate setting framing it beautifully.
Woodbridge Antiques

The brooch is in sterling silver with a light warm gilt coating. On the back are the marks for Arne Nordlie 925s, and there is a good fastening pin.

fig 1. An oval silver gilt brooch depicting a coastal sunset scene rendered in enamel with seagulls and a dark cliff edge.
fig 1. Vintage Silver Gilt Enamel Coastal Scene Brooch by Arne Nordlie

A gorgeous brooch, great for a collector of vintage Norwegian designer jewellery.

Condition: Great pre-owned condition. The enamel is in super condition. Period: c1950s

Measurements: Height: 2.3 cm Width: 3 cm Weight: 6.6 grams

Weights and measurements are approximate.

Stock code: 168803

Date of Manufacture

Woodbridge Antiques has dated this Silver Gilt Enamel Brooch to the 1950s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1225667
Dealers Internal Ref
168803
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Scandinavian guilloche enamel jewellery involves engraving precise geometric patterns into sterling silver, which is often gilding with gold before applying layers of translucent vitreous enamel. Norwegian workshops in the mid-twentieth century became particularly renowned for perfecting this technique to create detailed atmospheric landscapes and nature scenes.

Craftsmen stamped or engraved the silver base with low-relief designs, applied a wash of gold gilding, and layered powdered glass enamels over the surface. The piece was then fired in a kiln at high temperatures to fuse the glass to the metal base, followed by hand-polishing.

Authentic pieces feature makers marks or hallmarks on the reverse side, typically indicating silver purity such as 925S along with a makers mark like the initials or symbol of workshops such as Arne Nordlie or David-Andersen.

Enamel brooches can be fastened to lapels of tailored blazers, pinned to wool coats, attached to silk scarves, or secured to fabric handbags to add historical design elements to contemporary outfits.

Enamel jewellery should be wiped gently with a soft microfibre cloth and kept away from harsh chemicals, ultrasonic cleaners, and moisture. Store pieces flat in a soft-lined jewellery box to prevent chipping the glass surface or wearing down the gold gilding.
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