#21 • Norwegian Sterling Silver Solje Wedding Brooch

Part of Rare Marvels: Fine Jewelry, Antique Silver, & Designer Wallets (timed auction by Lux Auctions)

High bid $45.00

Status: Sold

Category: Jewelry

This is a sterling silver Solje wedding brooch. Solje is the traditional jewelry of Norway. Norwegian folklore believed that the spoons were meant to ward off evil or illness during times of transition in one's life. This piece has 6 vermeil discs ("spoons") that hang from the round brooch. Two of these spoons have one teardrop hanging from them and 3 have a filigree heart and a trio of teardrop spoons hanging from them. One spoon does not have anything extended from it. The brooch is marked 830 S. and has a locking clasp. It measures 1.5" W x 2.75" L and weighs 9.8 g. It is in good condition - one filigree ornament missing. Please view all photos for more details.