Early Bernard Hertz Danish Skonvirke 826 Silver Brooch Two Gemstones
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Directory: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Scandinavian: Pre 1940: Item # 1454639
Directory: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Scandinavian: Pre 1940: Item # 1454639
Please refer to our stock # JJ4151 when inquiring.
$595.00
An early Danish Skonvirke 826 silver brooch signed BH and with a dragonfly for Bernard Hertz, Copenhagen 1893-1937. He was a silversmith who was well known for his early Skonvirke designs.
Measures 2 7/8" long and 2 3/8" at the widest. Has a round bezel set green stone cabochon, maybe Chrysoprase, at the bottom and a larger bezel set oval darker green cabochon at the top.
Marked 826, BH in a rectangle, and with an impressed dragonfly mark on the back. 826 was the silver standard used in Denmark at the time. Has an older 'C' clasp which holds securely. Fine condition, warm patina. Has a tiny indentation on the back.
Wonderfully crafted. Classic Danish design.
