Aksel Holmsen vintage costume jewelry
Orchid enameled sterling silver brooch. Aksel Holmsen vintage costume jewelry
Aksel Holmsen vintage costume jewelry
The history of the Aksel Holmsen jewelry brand began in 1904, when a Norwegian silversmith Aksel Holmsen (1973–1962) opened a small workshop in Sandefjord. However, before opening his own workshop, Holmsen studied jewelry for many years. In particular, in the workshop of famous Norwegian silversmith David Andersen in Oslo. There he studied filigree work, the creation of delicate decorative patterns from silver and gold wire. After completing his general studies in 1901, he continued to work for David Andersen until 1904.
A talented craftsman and businessman, Holmsen has become a successful major supplier of enamel and silver jewelry all over the world. Most of his gilded silverware with enamelled guilloche patterns contain a modernist aesthetic. In 1950 Holmsen retired and his son Ivar, who had been with the company since 1942, took over the company. In 1962 Aksel Holmsen died, and his company filed for bankruptcy in 1971.
1950s flower brooch. Sterling silver, enamel
Maker’s mark
Aksel Holmsen vintage costume jewelry
Art Deco pendant. Sterling silver, smokey quartz stone
Blue flowers brooch. Sterling silver, enamel. 7 cm
Blue heart textured sterling silver enamel pendant
Butterfly brooch. Red and white enamel, sterling silver
Circle brooch pin. Blue enamel, sterling silver
Cross pendant. Enamel, sterling silver
Daisy flower brooch pin. Sterling silver, enamel
Farm girl historical plot sterling silver brooch
Floral design gorgeous sterling silver enamel bracelet, detail
Flower brooch. Black and white enamel, sterling silver
Green leaf sterling silver enamel brooch
Guilloche enamel sterling silver brooch pin
Heraldic pendant. Sterling silver, enamel
Initials signature
Landscape round brooch pin. Sterling silver, enamel. 1927
Leaf brooch. Textured sterling silver, enamel. 1920s
Modernist design 925 sterling silver enameled pendant. 5 cm
Rose flower hand painted enamel sterling silver brooch
Ruby enamel sterling silver clip on earrings
Signature
Silver enamel flower brooch
Tulip design brooch. Sterling silver, red and white enamel
Viking ship brooch. Sterling silver, enamel
White butterfly brooch. Sterling silver, enamel
Yellow tulips sterling silver, enamel brooch pin
Maker’s mark
