Vintage Aksel Holmsen Gilt Sterling Silver Guilloche Enamel Viking Ship Boat Pin Brooch, Norway Sterling 925 Jewelry, 36mm

Vintage Aksel Holmsen Gilt Sterling Silver Guilloche Enamel Viking Ship Boat Pin Brooch, Norway Sterling 925 Jewelry, 36mm

Name: Vintage Aksel Holmsen Gilt Sterling Silver Guilloche Enamel Viking Ship Boat Pin Brooch, Norway Sterling 925 Jewelry, 36mm
Brand: Recently Sold (via Etsy)
SKU: ET-9914316185
Price: 90.0 USD
Availability: OutOfStock

$90.00

one of a kind

We have a lovely collection of gold-toned and enamel Viking Longship Brooch by Aksel Holmsen. The pins are mostly the same with obvious color differences and some quality differences, reflected in the pricing of each pin. The enamel work in the sail of each ship features a very subtle and small flower textile pattern. There are three sections on each sale sail, two yellow, red, or blue, which flank one white. The ship's body is grey and features parallel and horizontal lines to suggest a wood-grain. Each pin has been stamped 'NORWAY STERLING 925' on its curved back.

The yellow pin is in good vintage condition with minor wear and tarnishing.
The red pin is also in good vintage condition with minor wear and tarnishing, but the pin attachment has been altered since it's production, it is still functional but it does not feature the same modern safety latch structure of the yellow and blue pins, instead this latch is likely handmade. The blue pin has an intact modern safety latch, but features more intense wear and tarnishing.

We believe these brooches to date back to the early 1930s. Under the apprenticeship of David Andersen, Holmsen and his workshop, located in Oslo, were able to thrive during this era. Later Holmsen made a name for himself within the Scandinavian silver scene, and subsequently changed his brands' name by adding 'Norne.'

Condition: Good, Fair, Fair
Length: 36mm
Width: 36mm (at widest point)
Weight: 4.85 g

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Yes, we acid test all solid gold and sterling silver to ensure their authenticity. We also diamond test all diamonds. However, we are not gemologists and access gemstones to the best of our ability. Occasionally, we will get our pieces appraised, which will be noted in the listing.
Of course! We typically polish every piece before listing. However, if you have any concerns, all sterling silver and solid gold jewelry can be polished before shipping on request.

We do accept returns within 30 days of delivery however we do charge either a 10% or $35 restocking fee, whichever is lower.
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