Aksel Holmsen Norway Sterling Silver Guilloche Enamel Brooch Lily of the Valley

Name: Aksel Holmsen Norway Sterling Silver Guilloche Enamel Brooch Lily of the Valley
Brand: Aksel Holmsen
SKU: 327206370828
Price: 174.00 USD
Availability: InStock

USD 174.00

Condition: Pre-owned - Good

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View Aksel Holmsen Norway Sterling Silver Guilloche Enamel Brooch Lily of the Valley with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. Maker isAksel Holmsen, Sandefjord, Norway. Color isteal. Motif islily of the valley. Type isbrooch/pin. Year is1968. Signed isyes. Handmade isyes. Country of origin isNorway. Aksel Holmsen Sterling Silver Guilloche Enamel Brooch | Lily of the Valley | Teal  Norway  1968 A collectible and beautifully crafted piece of Norwegian silver and enamel work — this Aksel Holmsen sterling silver brooch features a delicate lily of the valley motif rendered in luminous teal guilloche enamel over .925 sterling silver. Aksel Holmsen was one of Norway's most respected silversmiths and enamel artists, working from his workshop in Sandefjord and producing some of the finest examples of Scandinavian guilloche enamel jewelry from the mid-20th century. His pieces are actively collected worldwide and prized for their exceptional craftsmanship, vivid color work, and the distinctive depth that guilloche technique creates. Guilloche enamel is a meticulous, multi-step process — think of it as the jewelry equivalent of hand-lettering versus typing. The sterling silver is first engine-turned on a lathe to create a precise, repeating geometric pattern in the metal surface. Then translucent enamel is applied over that patterned base and fired at high temperature, creating a glowing, dimensional color that shifts subtly with light and movement. The teal color on this piece has a richness and depth that opaque enamel simply cannot achieve — it's the difference between stained glass and painted glass. The lily of the valley motif is one of the most beloved in Scandinavian decorative arts — a symbol of spring, purity, and returning happiness. Wear this on a blazer lapel, a silk scarf, a coat collar, or a hat for an instant touch of Scandinavian elegance. Equally beautiful displayed in a jewelry collection or shadow box alongside other Norwegian silver and enamel pieces. Details Maker is Aksel Holmsen, Sandefjord, Norway . Metal is sterling silver (.925) . Technique is guilloche enamel . Color is teal . Motif is lily of the valley . Type is brooch/pin . Year is 1968 . Signed is yes . Jewelry department is fine . Handmade is yes . Country of origin is Norway . Condition Pre-owned, good condition. The enamel and silver show wear consistent with age. Leaving the cleaning and polishing to the buyer — the piece presents well as-is and will shine beautifully with gentle care. Please review all photographs carefully — they are considered part of the description. Shipping Ships within one business day, carefully packed to protect the enamel and pin mechanism. Please feel free to message me with any questions — I am happy to provide additional photographs of the hallmarks, enamel detail, or pin closure. Thank you for shopping The Connoisseurs Cache — where accessible luxury meets thoughtful curation. Condition: Pre-owned - Good. Category: Jewelry & Watches › Vintage & Antique Jewelry › Brooches & Pins. Brand: Aksel Holmsen.