Norwegian 19th Century 925 Silver Gilt Enamel Viking Ship Brooch Gustav Gaudernack

Norwegian Exceptional Musuem quality very rare original antique Art Nouveau Norwegian hallmarked silver gilt and enamel fine jewellery Viking ship pendant brooch sculpture, by the historic maker Gustav Gaudernack. Distinctly initial stamped signed on the back by maker Gustav Gaudernack. It comes in an attractive later green leather presentation box. Handmade from 925 Norwegian silver. Gustav Gaudernack (1865-1914) is one of the greats, considered as Norway's leading Art Nouveau goldsmith master craftsmanship finest jewellery makers. He was born in Bohemia and studied glassmaking and enamelling in Vienna, before moving to Kristiania (now Oslo) in 1891. From 1892 to 1910 he was the leading designer at David-Andersen where his work included plique á jour of extraordinary quality. In 1910 he opened his own workshop producing Art Nouveau enamel jewellery. He died tragically just 4 years later after a failed appendectomy, however the business did continue for a while under the direction of his Widow & Sons. The detail is incredible on this 20mm silver gilt enamel brooch which is somewhat different to Gaudernack's usual objects of beauty. It sought me out some years ago, because, after reading Hamlet's Mill, I'd become interested in Nordic Mythology. Gaudernack was certainly familiar with the Nordic myths from his time at David-Andersen, where one of their staples was was archaeological revival pieces. **A Superb Item** We offer our clients exceptional professional customer service. Checkout our other exciting Fine Art, antiques & collectibles available in our shop gallery.