STERLING AKSEL HOLMSEN Norwegian Brooch Sterling silver Crown Heart Wedding Filigree discount Solje Pin Symbol of Protection 925 Silver Norway

AKSEL HOLMSEN Sterling Silver Brooch
From Norway, Scandinavia
925 Silver
Beautiful Flowing Pin in the Norwegian Solje Style
3 3/4" long.
Hallmarked on back:
NORWAY
STERLING
925S
as well as the maker's mark
Crown Heart pin with light dangling filigree accents
Traditional Solje Wedding Pin
Crown part measures about 1 1/2 x 7/8"
Antique finish

Aksel Holmsen was a maker of sterling silver jewelry. The company was founded in 1932 in Sandefjord Norway.

Solje - With golden "Spoons" or disks. Norwegian folklore says that the spoons are meant to ward off evil and to protect from illness. The silver used to make these beautiful pieces is said to ward off trolls. Traditionally, Soljes were given discount for a variety of occasions and were always a bridal tradition.