Description: Rare Denmark S. Christian for Volmer Bahner Sterling Blue Enamel HUGE Butterfly Brooch Circa 1950s Measurements: 2.1"W x 1.5"T (5.33cm x 3.81cm) Markings: S. Christian Sterling Denmark 925 VB Weight: 19.4g Superb and one of the largest sterling and guilloche enamel butterfly brooches by renowned Volmer Bahner of Denmark, I've ever seen. Overall pin is in exceptional condition, with no damage of any kind to enamel and the backside has little to no wear. Enamel is extremely glossy and hard to photograph, please excuse the white lines and reflections. Included with purchase is a converter so it can be worn as a pendant if preferred. Mannequin is a life-size torso representation Volmer Bahner was born in September 1912 in Frederica, Denmark. Bahner was a pupil of Utzon Frank when he graduated from the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts School of Architecture, Design and Conservation in 1930. Many of his works are represented in the Danish Museum of Art and Design. Bahner created many works in bronze and ceramic but was best known for is fine modernist and naturalist inspired enamel and sterling silver jewelry. He was Denmark's best-known enamel specialist, his designs were considered innovative, especially for the beautiful guilloche enamel floral pieces such as the Calla Lily line. - Bio courtesy of the book Northern Lights - The Beauty of the Forgotten Scandinavian Enamel Jewelry Artists by Lois Olson and Dwight Olson
Price: 186.75 USD
Location: Frisco, Texas
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Brand: Volmer Bahner
Type: Brooch
Country of Origin: United States
Main Stone: No Stone
Metal: Sterling Silver
Base Metal: Sterling Silver
Customized: No
Handmade: Yes
Jewelry Department: Fine
Signed: Yes
Vintage: Yes
Wholesale: No
