830S enamelled butterfly brooch

mamamia11 · Post by **mamamia11** » Sat Aug 20, 2005 5:43 am

I would be grateful for any help in identifying this little pin. The butterfly's wings are enamelled in brilliant blue, with detailed marks beneath the enamel, the body in a paler blue. The metal tests for silver. I am sure the mark is Scandinavian, but cannot find it in any of my reference books. It looks a bit like an eagle? with what I think should read '830S' beneath. Any assistance gratefully received. Kind regards, Judith

Post by **admin** » Sat Aug 20, 2005 7:26 am

Information is onsite at ->
Norwegian Makers
see Marius Hammer

mamamia11 · Post by **mamamia11** » Sun Aug 21, 2005 4:13 am

Thank you so much - and I do apologise. I did look at the Norwegian marks page before posting, but somehow managed to miss the mark. I was looking for an eagle! But I'm delighted to learn that this is such a good early piece. Thanks again.

mamamia11 · Post by **mamamia11** » Sun Aug 21, 2005 4:19 am

Just one more quick question - I have assumed the mark must read 830S, but it looks much more like 930S, and I have come across a reference to this maker actually using 930 grade silver, slightly higher than sterling. Would you know if this is true? Thanks again. Judith

Post by **admin** » Sun Aug 21, 2005 11:17 am

Hi,
I've had pieces by Hammer, and other Norwegians, that were made from 930 standard.

Tom