Aksel Holmsen Vermeil Sterling Silver White Enameled Flower Brooch

An Aksel Holmsen silver, white enameled flower brooch

This is a very pretty, enamelled brooch in the shape of a flower. It's made from gold-plated Sterling silver, also known as vermeil, with white enamel applied to the basse-taille, petals and centre. It is secured by a pin and roll-over clasp.

Basse-taille (low cut) describes the technique of engraving a pattern and then covering it with enamel, such that the engraving is still visible beneath.

Aksel Holmsen maker's mark

It was made by Norwegian jewellery manufacturer Aksel Holmsen, sometime between 1942 and 1971. The maker's mark reads:

• norway
• sterling
• The Aksel Holmsen monogram
• 925 S

Second-hand, collectable, jewellery

• Second-hand
• In good to very good condition
• The pin and clasp work well
• The enamel is thinner where the "8 o'clock" and "9 o'clock" petals meet the centre
• The back has little pits and scratches

Dimensions of Aksel Holmsen silver and white enameled flower brooch

• 3.5cm width (just under 1.5 inches)
• 4.5cm in length (1.75 inches)
• 8 grams

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