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HANS HANSEN Sterling & Bloodstone Pin, Denmark
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Estate Jewelry:
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Scandinavian:
Pre 1940 item# 1077648
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Tildenwood Antiques
(301) 230 0170
$275
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This is a beautiful sterling brooch by Danish silversmith, Hans Hansen (1884 - 1940). This design by Hansen is most commonly found in all sterling - I have never seen one set with bloodstone before. It is signed with the Hans Hansen mark along with 925S, DENMARK. The pin measures about 1 5/8 inch x 1 1/8 inch and is in excellent condition. Hansen pieces are similar in style to Georg Jensen and, in fact, the companies later merged. Jewelry production began in 1906 and was popular in the 1930's.
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BORJE RAJALIN Sterling & Topaz Necklace / Earrings
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Estate Jewelry:
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Pre 1970 item# 1065593
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Tildenwood Antiques
(301) 230 0170
$795
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This is a gorgeous sterling silver and topaz necklace with matching sterling clipback earrings by Borje Rajalin, Finland, c. 1961. Rajalin studied at the Institute of Industrial Arts in Helsinki. He owned his own design studio from 1956 and designed for Kalevala Koru. He won a gold medal at the 1960 Milan Triennial and is known for simple designs that accentuate the semiprecious stones he used. The necklace consists of a champagne colored gem quality faceted topaz with an estimated weight of about 53 carats set in sterling silver that hangs from a fine sterling chain. The pendant measures 7/8" x 7/8" x 5/8" and bears marks for 935 silver (higher than sterling), Helsinki, 1961 and maker's mark "BR". The earrings mirror the banding used in the setting for the pendant and they measure 3/4" x 7/16" and are simply marked "916H" (i.e. 935 silver). All pieces are in really excellent condition. See my other items for the matching bracelet.
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BORJE RAJALIN Sterling & Topaz Bracelet
Catalogue:
Estate Jewelry:
Silver:
Scandinavian:
Pre 1970 item# 1065453
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Tildenwood Antiques
(301) 230 0170
$495
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This is a gorgeous sterling silver and topaz bracelet by Borje Rajalin, Finland, c. 1961. Rajalin studied at the Institute of Industrial Arts in Helsinki. He owned his own design studio from 1956 and designed for Kalevala Koru. He won a gold medal at the 1960 Milan Triennial and is known for simple designs that accentuate the semiprecious stones he used. This bracelet is beautifully crafted and can be worn clasped or unclasped. It has an inside circumference of 6" with clasped and 6 5/8" when unclasped - although it could, of course, be enlarged. It is set with a gem quality faceted topaz the color of champagne with an estimated weight of about 25 carats. The bracelet bears marks for 935 silver (higher than sterling), Helsinki, 1961 and maker's mark "BR". It is in really excellent condition. See my other items for the matching necklace and earrings.
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