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Find Out MoreA pretty silverA metallic element which is malleable and ductile, and white in colour, making it ideal for use in jewellery. It is usually mixed with copper to improve its hardness.
and enamelA pigmented glass-like material used in powdered form and fused onto the metal surface of a piece of jewellery. brooch by Marius Hammer (1847 – 1927). Hammer was The son of Master Goldsmith, Lauritz Hammer. He was born in the town of Bergen, Norway and worked there until his death in 1927. Hammer was the third generation in his family of craftsmen. He trained in his father’s workshop but set his sights on doing more than running a small workshop like his father and grandfather had done before him.
During his studies in Hamburg and Berlin, Germany, he saw new techniques and production methods. He employed these soon after his return to Bergen. This helped the family’s shop grow and, in a few years, become the largest in Bergen. In 1885, the Hammer firm became court provider to the Prince of Wales.
Marius Hammer was one of the most important silversmiths in Norway. A contemporary of Fabergé, Marius Hammer became world famous for its enamel work. This brooch is typical of his work with translucent enamel and roses.
Marius Hammer jewelry is highly sought after because of its delicate beauty and fine craftsmanship.
Buying antique jewellery is both ethical and eco-friendly as harmful and destructive mining processes are not needed to make an item yours. So give yourself a pat on the back!
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