Modernist Sterling Silver Ring by Aksel Holmsen, Norway, 1950s

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Aksel Holmsen (1873-1962) was a prominent Norwegian silversmith, known for his elegant designs and fine craftsmanship in jewelry and silverware. … Read more Aksel Holmsen (1873-1962) was a prominent Norwegian silversmith, known for his elegant designs and fine craftsmanship in jewelry and silverware. He was active especially in the mid-20th century and has left a lasting mark on Norwegian design history.
He was trained by another great norwegian jeweler David Andersen from 1889-92 in filigree work, passed a journeyman's exam in 1901 and continued with David Andersen until 1904.
Holmsen established his own silver business in Oslo (formerly Kristiania) in 1904, after working as an apprentice and later master with the famous Norwegian silversmith David Andersen.
Aksel Holmsen varies from detailed, classical ornamentation to more stylized and modern forms, especially in the 1950s and 60s.
Dimensions:
EU size: 53, US size 6.5
2.7 x 2.0 x 1.6 cm
Weight: 4 g
Nice vintage condition with few signs of age and use.
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