ID Danish maker initials JH or HJ, Hardrup?

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muraille
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ID Danish maker initials JH or HJ, Hardrup?

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Below is the link for a larger pic of the maker's mark. Thanks for any help in identifying this maker.
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Re: ID Danish maker initials JH or HJ, Hardrup?

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Hello.

My guess would be Hans Jensen.

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Re: ID Danish maker initials JH or HJ, Hardrup?

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Thank you. I see on the list of Danish hallmarks that there are 3 Hans Jensens listed, 1 in Copenhagen 1899-1937, 2 in Aarhus (1937-1957 and 1957-1970). To which one or to which period do you thinks this pin belongs?
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You're welcome.

I don't have much information on the firm of Hans Jensen.
Believe they were in Aarhus, Denmark for most of the 20th century.
You're mark looks like late 20th century to me.

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Re: ID Danish maker initials JH or HJ, Hardrup?

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I can't tell from the picture, but does the brooch have a simple c-clasp or a roll-over safety clasp? A c-clasp would tend to indicate an older piece. Also, is there a guilloche pattern under the enamel? I would have thought that a piece with that kind of image would be older than late 1900s (just speculating, though).
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Re: ID Danish maker initials JH or HJ, Hardrup?

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It is a c-clasp. There is a guilloche pattern but it is so minute that I was unable to capture it in the photos, yet it is a rather large pin 4.7 cm (1.85") diameter. Thank you to all for your interest.
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