Sunday, March 20, 2011

Saturday, March 19, 2011

Monday, February 14, 2011

Who's the Designer??

I ran across this website for Scandanavian designer marks...
There are other websites that are good too, but I liked this one cuz there are actual pics of the marks which I liked so I get a feel for the desigs - that's nice for when I'm out looking for stuff...

http://www.scandinaviansilver.co.uk/names

Anton Michelsen







Here is the listing description -










A BEAUTIFUL VERY LARGE VINTAGE ANTON MICHELSEN BOOMERANG STYLE NECKLACE 16''INCHES IN LENGTH THIS BEAUTY WEIGHS A WHOPPING 94.3 GRAMS. OR 3.33 OUNCES.NECKLACE HAS THE ANTON MICHELSEN MARK (CROWN TRIANGLE WITH AM)AND MARKED ''STERLING DENMARK'' IN RECTANGLE SHAPED BOX.ALSO STAMPED INITIALS ''EJ'' FOR EIGEL JENSEN.THIS NECKLACE WAS DESIGNED BY SILVERSMITH EIGEL JENSEN AND CROWN JEWELRER TO THE ROYAL COURT OF DENMARK FOR ANTON MICHELSEN.

This item just sold on ebay for an impressive $2,475

Bert Nienhuis Denmark







Here is a pic of my BN piece - I have never worn it but I really like...

Here is another example of his work






From Worthpoint 2008
This vintage (I believe pre-1980) necklace is marked Denmark and BN for Bert Nienhuis. The unclasped chain is 25" long and 4mm wide. The pendant is 2 1/8" in diameter and has gold, blue, black, and white enamel. It is 3 3/16" high if you include the silver peg-like piece. It's in excellent condition.


I googled Bert Nienhuis - and there were a couple of Bert's - one who passed away in 1960 that did earthenware - and another that still works and does painting workshops in Curacao (sp?). I think its the latter but not sure - if you know which, pls let me know....Tia

Sunday, January 23, 2011

Grete Prytz Design for J. Tostrup Brooch



I was tracking this on ebay - it just closed at $328...just a bit over what I wanted to pay (yeah, and over my sad little non-existent budget).

This piece as interesting cuz there is no enameling so the piece is simply sterling. Also, I dont the usual texturing that is found on the bracelet. This looks smooth but cant confirm cuz I was not the highest bidder...sigh

Thursday, December 23, 2010

Hugo Gruen Denmark



Hugo Gruen Copenhagen 1918-1937 Hugo Gruen & Company 1937-1985 - Markings for both are similar tho font type appears to different: H.Gr

The pictured set is currently on ebay BIN for a cool $999. Its a relist by the seller - I know cuz I have been watching it for a while now. I just wanted to see if it would really sell at that price - seems high for this particular designer.

I got my first Hugo bracelet at the flea market for $15 and that was killing me - cuz its the flea market.
Anyhow, later I picked up the necklace as a sleeper from on online seller...yay.
My set has white moonstones. Then I came across the same design in the brooch with green chalcedony. Very nice - well made - check out the clasp - its sturdy and easy to get on and off. That is true of most Scandanavian pieces - their clasps are distinct and well crafted mechanisms that you can be pretty sure wont fall off your neck or wrist.