This brooch, or glibbring, has an outer ring made of heavy coiled wire. The three bars, that run vertically across the front, have masques at both ends. A loose pin runs across the front. This glibbring was part of a large gift of items that were…
This brooch, or hjertesølje, consists of a heart-shaped center that is topped with a massive crown. There is a large curvilinear pendant in the center that is a copy of the monogram for Frederik V, who was king from 1746 to 1765. Small…
This brooch, or rosesølje, consists of an open filigree plate with large ear-shaped pieces that are connected by small rosettes. There is a loose pin across the open center. The brooch may have once had dangles that hung from the outer…
This traditional glibbsølje, from western Norway, consists of a circle of masques surrounding a ring with a loose pin. Dimensions: diameter, 2 inches
This ring has two convex bands that are bordered by fine floral designed rims. There are three loops with ring dangles on the front. Marks: H (mark of assay master Christen Hoff): MS (mark of goldsmith Michel Svendsen); seven circles (Bergen city…
This brooch, or hjertesprette, is from eastern Norway. As the name implies, it is heart-shaped. There is an inverted anchor at its base and a crown with birds on top. There are three leaf-shaped dangles that hang from the lower half of the…
This brooch, which was made by Andreas Delphin, features a narrow circular band that is crossed by a pin. Three circular pendants, cut by six triangles, hang from the lower band. These pendants are called solhjul or sun wheels.Each pendant has three…
This belt buckle features two heart-shaped pieces that are covered with filigree curved forms, a spiral filigree border, and studded edges. Two circular filigree caps meet and hook in the center. Mark: E.G.T. 830 S Dimensions: length, 4.75 inches;…
This brooch consists of two hollow cylindrical collar buttons that have been soldered along one side. The caps of the cylinders are ornately covered with filigree work and round silver heads. Marks: TSF; 13 1/4 L Dimensions: length, 2.5 inches;…
This brooch, or skålsølje, was made by Hallvard Bjorgulfson Straume Bygland of Bygland, Setesdal, Norway, who immigrated to the United States in 1881. Marks: 13L HB Dimensions: diameter, 3.5 inches