Brooch
- Date 1890-1900
- Place of Origin Hjartdal, Telemark, Norway
- Creator Unknown
This large shield-based brooch has six columnar shapes that are each topped with an eight-petaled filigree design with filigree and ball edging. There is also a central arched rondel with filigree. The edge of the brooch is scalloped and there are small conical filigrees between each scallop.
Marks: H.T.S. (the mark of an unknown maker); prõve (made in or around Drammen); 830 (made after 1890)
- Materials Silver with a gold wash
- Dimensions diameter: 3.5 inches
- Identifier / Source 1990.003.003 - Museum Purchase