Marius Hammer Skønvirke necklace in silver. Art Nouveau “drapery” necklace, composed of a line of sky-blue and white enameled elements with filigree decoration, holding four linked chains decorated with enameled pendants. In the center, a three-lobed element in plique a jour enamel completes the composition and holds three drops. The necklace closes with a fine bayonet clasp. Attributed to Norwegian Art Nouveau jeweler Marius Hammer. Art Nouveau necklace, circa 1900.
Length: 43.5 cm Dimensions of central elements: 16 x 5.5 cm
Condition: slight oxidation, two metal rings, small white enamel chips
Weight : 18.56 gr
A similar model of this necklace is listed at Tadema Gallery, London. : click here
Precision: Skønvirke is the term used to define the Art Nouveau or Arts & Crafts period in Norway. The period spans from 1900 to 1925.
Abalone silver powder compact with mother-of-pearl flowers in 800 thousandths silver and vermeil. This powder box is adorned with inlaid white mother-of-pearl flowers on a background of black abalone mother of pearl. The center of the flowers is embellished with black glass cabochons. The powder box opens to reveal a compartment with a faceted mirror; the interior of the box has been cleaned and still has its ostrich feather applicator. Modern-era powder box, circa 1950, France.
Hallmarks: Wild boar’s head (French state hallmark for silver) and SM silversmith’s hallmark.
Enamel Victorian silver bracelet 800. It is composed of five circular elements alternating sticks with poly-lobed tips and connected by rings. The bracelet is entirely decorated with blue, green and black cloisonné enamel on gilted silver. The clasp ratchet box is subtly hidden under a link. Antique Victorian bracelet dating from the late 19th century, France.
Boar and CPS hallmarks
Dimensions : 22 mm x 25 mm Inside dimension : 18 cm
Note : the clasp works
Condition: some missing and slight dents
Antique reliquary pendant probably representing James of Zebedee, also called James the Greater. Silver pendant dating from the early eighteenth century.
Edwardian enamel dog cufflinks, pair of silver (800) cufflinks decorated with polychrome enamel hunting dogs. The dog depicted is probably a Pointer. Men’s jewelry from the Art Deco period (1920-1935).