Art Deco Silver & Enamel Set Of Buttons In Original Case By Marius Hammer

Marius Hammer was a well known Norwegian goldsmith and jeweller. He studied in Hamburg and Berlin before establishing his own workshop in Bergen in 1871. From around 1880 he specialised in modern versions of traditional Norwegian jewellery as well as plique-à-jourA French term that translates (as nearly as can be determined) to “letting in the daylight” and defines a type of transparent enamel that has no backing. Similar to a stained glass window, the design has a metal outline filled with various coloured transparent, glass-like enamels.

First discovered in the 15th century by Benvenuto Cellini, plique… enamelA pigmented glass-like material used in powdered form and fused onto the metal surface of a piece of jewellery. work. From around 1885 he advertised himself as ‘By Special Appointment to the Prince of Wales’, listing also ‘the largest collection of Norwegian antiquities in Scandinavia’. He retired in 1915 but the firm remained active until 1930 under his two sons, Torolf and Max. This set of 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 translucent enamelled values are a wonderful example of his work. Even the interior of the box has been cleverly designed with different coloured woven thread.