Norwegian Silver Enamel Brooch 1940 - 1960

Name: Norwegian Silver and Enamel Butterfly
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1231174
Price: 135 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectBrooches
Period1940 - 1960
StyleMid-Century Modern
MaterialSilver, Enamel
ColourGreen
MotifsGuilloche enamel, Butterfly wing shape, Engraved texturing

This mid-century modern Norwegian silver and enamel butterfly brooch dates from 1950. The piece displays pale green guilloche enamel wings edged in burgundy, an inner dark body, and delicate wire antennae. Marked to the reverse 925s Norway with the maker's mark for O F Hjortdahl, the brooch measures L 4 cm W 2 cm and shows no damage to the enamel. Today, this wearable accessory can be fastened to a lapel, scarf, or jacket for everyday wear. Its distinctive colourway and fine metalwork complement both casual and formal attire, serving as a classic example of Scandinavian mid-century jewellery design that remains both functional and decorative for a modern wardrobe.

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Norwegian enamel jewellery gained international prominence in the late 19th and mid-20th centuries, championed by renowned silversmiths such as David-Andersen and Marius Hammer. These artisans combined sterling silver craftsmanship with engine-turned guilloche enamel techniques, often producing nature-inspired forms such as butterflies, leaves, and flowers.

These brooches are typically crafted from sterling silver (often 925 or 830 purity standards) which is sometimes gilded with gold vermeil. The decorative wings feature translucent vitreous enamel applied over engraved patterns to create a guilloche effect.

Authentic pieces generally feature makers marks on the reverse, such as 925S, STERLING, or specific maker stamps like the scales mark for David-Andersen or an anchor for Aksel Holmsen. The enamel work should display a fine engine-turned motif beneath a smooth glass glaze.

An enamel brooch can be pinned to coat lapels, silk scarves, fabric handbags, or collar tips to add contrast. It can also be worn grouped with other silver lapel pins on structured jackets.

Clean enamel jewellery gently using a soft microfibre cloth moistened with mild soapy water, avoiding harsh chemicals or ultrasonic cleaners which may crack the glass enamel. Store the piece flat in a soft-lined box away from hard objects to prevent scratching.

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