Norway and its artisans have a style all of their own, and it comes to the fore amid a wonderful array of Norwegian enamel jewellery in the April 18-20 Antiques & Collectors Auction.
The elegant gems were found among a mixed collection of costume jewellery and, according to Head of Jewellery Helen, the pieces are exceptional in terms of their design and quality.
She said: “I expect strong bidding for these items because Norwegian, Modernist mid-century jewellery is very popular and stylish. It’s super elegant and easy to wear.”
Other notable lots in the sale include an Edwardian sapphire and diamond pendant, early 20th century enamel and gold bracelet and a smart gents Omega watch.
Jewellery, silver and watches will be sold on April 18, 2023, day one of the three-day auction. Browse and bid now.
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Norwegian Delights
Lot 93 | J.Tostrup – Modernist silver and guilloche enamel Norwegian brooch, comprising a circular domed form with overlaid silver details with scrolled terminals | £30-£50
Lot 101 | Bernard Meldahl – Modernist silver gilt and enamel Norwegian necklace, comprising double floral links with black and white enamel flower motifs, the centre with black enamel and white petals |£200-£250
Lot 104 Einar Modahl, Oslo – Modernist silver gilt and enamel Norwegian bracelet, comprising six green enamel guilloche panels with various scenes including, Viking ship, polar bear etc | £50-£60
Lot 108 Bernard Meldahl – Modernist silver gilt and enamel Norwegian necklace, comprising alternate green guilloche rectangular panels with geometric decoration and black enamel square links with green enamel and silver flower motif | £100-150
Lot 177 Oystein Balle – Pair of silver gilt and green guilloche enamel Norwegian earrings, cushion shaped form with green enamel checkerboard with raised dot decoration | £40-£60
Lot 178 Ivar T Holth – Modernist silver and guilloche enamel necklace comprising green guilloche enamel organic open links each approx 30 x 15mm, length approx 36cm including extender chain, marked H Sterling Norway | £70-£100
Other Top Lots
Lot 183 Edwardian sapphire and diamond platinum pendant, comprising a pear shaped set drop, grain set with small diamonds, the centre with a flower cluster set to the centre with a round mixed cut sapphire approx 4.7mm, within a border of small diamonds, foliate top, length approx 40mm, suspended from a further diamond set detail to a fine link chain | £400-500
Lot 191 Early 20th century enamel and 18ct gold bracelet, comprising open oval links of green guilloche enamel and white enamel bars the adjoining links set with small half pearls, width approx 7mm, box clasp, total length approx 19cm attached safety chain, unmarked assessed as 18ct gold | £200-£250
Lot 286 Omega gentleman’s vintage wristwatch, comprising a signed silvered round dial, with Arabic and dot hour markers, outer chapter ring with subsidiary dial at 6, gold bezel to a steel case, case approx 37mm, logo crown winder, manual wind, to a black leather strap possibly original a/f worn strap, domed steel case back, circa 1940’s 50’s | £100-£150
Lot 159 19th century micro mosaic oval brooch featuring a seated pug dog within a landscape, within a red border and gold mount, size approx 19mm | £50-£70
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Invitation To Consign
Entries are invited for Hansons’ monthly jewellery, silver and watch auctions. To arrange a free valuation please email Helen Smith: [email protected] or call 01283 733988.
